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(O29.6) Failed or difficult intubation during pregnancy
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4 633 in individuals diagnosis failed or difficult intubation during pregnancy confirmed
Diagnosis failed or difficult intubation during pregnancy is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
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4 633
Women receive the diagnosis failed or difficult intubation during pregnancy
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease failed or difficult intubation during pregnancy - Men aged 0 and Women aged 25-29
No Cases of the Disease Failed or difficult intubation during pregnancy identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 45-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 20-44
Disease Features failed or difficult intubation during pregnancy
Absence or low individual and public risk
Failed or difficult intubation during pregnancy - what does this mean
Failed or difficult intubation during pregnancy can occur due to the increased size and shape of the pregnant uterus, which can cause the upper airway to be compressed and can make it difficult to intubate. additionally, the increased levels of progesterone and relaxin can cause the ligaments of the neck to be more lax, further complicating the intubation process.
What happens during the disease - failed or difficult intubation during pregnancy
Failed or difficult intubation during pregnancy is typically caused by the combination of anatomical changes due to the growing fetus and the increased airway edema that is common during pregnancy. these changes can make it difficult to visualize the vocal cords, and the increased soft tissue can make it difficult to pass the endotracheal tube into the trachea. additionally, the increased body mass of the patient can make it difficult to manipulate the airway and place the tube.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a detailed medical history of the patient.
- Perform a physical examination of the patient.
- Perform imaging studies, such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans, to evaluate the size and shape of the patient's airway.
- Perform an endoscopic evaluation of the airway to assess the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a fibreoptic bronchoscopy to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a laryngoscopy to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a nasopharyngoscopy to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a tracheoscopy to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a laryngeal mask airway assessment to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a direct laryngoscopy to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a fiberoptic intubation to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a flexible bronchoscopy to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a rigid bronchoscopy to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a tracheal ultrasound to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a fiberoptic bronchoscopy with a videolaryngoscope to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a tracheal intubation using a fiberoptic bronchoscope to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a tracheal intubation using a videolaryngoscope to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a tracheal intubation using a rigid bronchoscope to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
- Perform a tracheal intubation using a laryngeal mask airway to evaluate the size and shape of the airway.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To successfully intubate the patient during pregnancy.
- Ensure that the patient is in the correct position for intubation
- Evaluate the patient's airway anatomy
- Ensure that the patient has a patent airway
- Administer appropriate sedation and analgesia
- Administer muscle relaxants to facilitate intubation
- Attempt intubation using a variety of techniques
- If intubation is unsuccessful, consider alternative airway management techniques
- Monitor the patient's oxygen saturation and other vital signs
- Evaluate the patient for signs of aspiration
- Evaluate the patient for any complications of intubation
4 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Failed or difficult intubation during pregnancy - Prevention
Prevention of failed or difficult intubation during pregnancy can be achieved through careful pre-intubation assessment of the patient, including a thorough review of the patient's medical history, physical examination, and consideration of the size of the airway. additionally, it is important to ensure that the patient is well-hydrated and that the intubation is performed by an experienced provider with access to appropriate equipment.