Pre-oxygenation with high-flow oxygen through the nasopharyngeal airway compared to facemask on carbon dioxide clearance in emergency adults: a prospective randomized non-blinded clinical trial
ConclusionsCompared to facemasks, pre-oxygenation with high-flow oxygen through NPA offers improved carbon dioxide clearance and enhanced oxygenation prior to tracheal intubation in patients undergoing emergency surgery, while the risk of gastric inflation had not been ruled out.Trial registrationThis trial was registered prospectively at the Chinese Clinical Research Registry on 26/4/2022 (Registration number: ChiCTR2200059192). (Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - December 26, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Modified endotracheal tube for airway management in paediatric patients with pierre robin sequence
Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS) is a rare disorder characterized by a triad of mandibular hypoplasia, glossoptosis, and airway obstruction. Management of PRS involves a multidisciplinary approach, and varies depending on the severity of the symptoms. Masters et al. described a modified version of the nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) that mitigates the necessity for surgical intervention to relieve upper airway obstruction caused by PRS.1 Blanc et al. evaluated 150 patients of PRS and concluded that the NPA should be the first-line treatment, avoiding more complex procedures in most cases. (Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 1, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sushmita Rajmohan Vyas, Sandesh Jain, Gaurav Mogra, Gunjan Kela Tags: Technical note Source Type: research
How I Do It: Novel Use of a Modified Nasopharyngeal Airway in Laryngotracheal Stenosis as a Temporary Stent
J Laryngol Otol. 2023 Nov 6:1-15. doi: 10.1017/S0022215123001858. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37926907 | DOI:10.1017/S0022215123001858 (Source: Journal of Laryngology and Otology)
Source: Journal of Laryngology and Otology - November 5, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sakina Ghauth Sien Hui Tan Source Type: research
Using a shortened uncuffed endotracheal tube as a nasopharyngeal airway: a useful adjunct during fiberoptic intubation training among anesthesia residents
Conclusions: The modified nasopharyngeal airway is a useful modality to facilitate oral FOI by anesthesia resident trainees.Keywords: Nasopharyngeal airway; Endotracheal tube; Training of FOI. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Hosni A Salem, Ayman Aly Rayan, Usama Abotaleb, Essam shafiq M Abdel-wahap, Ismail A Elzoughari, Mohammed A Taha Alafifi, Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Ahmed M Abodonya Source Type: research
Evaluation of the influence of hyoid bone position, volume, and types on pharyngeal airway volume and cephalometric measurements
ConclusionThe volume of the HB is found to differ significantly between genders and can potentially serve as a valuable diagnostic tool for understanding respiratory disorders. Its morphometric features are associated with increased face height and airway volume; however, are not related with the skeletal malocclusion classes. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - June 18, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Comparison of Oropharyngeal Oxygen Pooling and Suctioning During Intubated and Nonintubated Dental Office-Based Anesthesia
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated significant oxygen pooling with nasopharyngeal airway use before and after high-speed suctioning. Uncuffed endotracheal intubation showed minimal pooling, which was reversed to room air ambient oxygen concentrations after 1 minute of suctioning.PMID:36995957 | PMC:PMC10069532 | DOI:10.2344/anpr-70-01-02 (Source: Anesthesia Progress)
Source: Anesthesia Progress - March 30, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Rebecca R Rafla Mark A Saxen Juan F Yepes James E Jones LaQuia A Vinson Source Type: research
