Anesthesia

Intubation Complications

Endotracheal intubation complications can be intraoperative, postoperative or delayed. The following are the immediate intubation complications that are commonly seen: Esophageal intubation: This is a hazardous complication. Can be done as a mistake. If not detected in time can cause severe hypoxia and even death. This can be easily be detected by measuring carbon dioxide […]

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Intubation Contraindications

Intubation contraindications can be divided into those Both Nasal and Oral lntubation and those for Nasal Intubation. Both Nasal and Oral lntubation Contraindications • Laryngeal edema. • Epiglottitis. • Laryngotracheobronchitis This is one among the important Intubation Contraindications. In these conditions the airway is already compromised giving very little place for the endotracheal Tube to

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