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(O74.7) Failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery
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63 679 in individuals diagnosis failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery confirmed
Diagnosis failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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Men receive the diagnosis failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery
0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
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63 679
Women receive the diagnosis failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery - Men aged 0 and Women aged 30-34
No Cases of the Disease Failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 50-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-49
Disease Features failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery
Absence or low individual and public risk
Failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery - what does this mean
Failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery occurs when the airway is blocked or obstructed, preventing oxygen from reaching the baby. this can be caused by a variety of factors, such as an abnormally shaped airway, a large tongue, or a baby in an awkward position. in some cases, the baby's head may be too large to fit through the mother's pelvis, or the baby may be too large to fit through the birth canal. in other cases, the baby may be positioned in a way that makes it difficult for the doctor to access the airway.
What happens during the disease - failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery
Failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery is a potentially life-threatening complication caused by a combination of anatomical and physiological factors. these include the size and shape of the patient's airway, the position of the head and neck, the presence of secretions and swelling, and the presence of an epidural or other anaesthetic. additionally, the presence of a full stomach or an inability to open the mouth wide enough can complicate intubation. if not managed properly, this can lead to hypoxia, cardiac arrest, and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Order a chest X-ray to identify any anatomical abnormalities.
- Order a laryngoscopy to examine the vocal cords and trachea.
- Perform a fiberoptic bronchoscopy to assess the airway.
- Check for any signs of infection.
- Conduct a CT scan to look for any soft tissue or other abnormalities.
- Perform an echocardiogram to assess the condition of the heart.
- Check for any signs of trauma.
- Check for any signs of inflammation.
- Check for any signs of neurological impairment.
- Check for any signs of respiratory distress.
- Perform a laryngoscopy to examine the larynx.
- Check for any signs of obstruction.
- Check for any signs of vocal cord paralysis.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To ensure successful intubation during labour and delivery.
- Provide pre-oxygenation with high flow oxygen prior to intubation attempt.
- Ensure proper positioning of the patient and adequate exposure of the airway.
- Use a smaller endotracheal tube.
- Administer neuromuscular blocking agents.
- Perform a rapid sequence induction.
- Use video laryngoscopy or fiberoptic intubation.
- Use a bougie to assist intubation.
- Perform cricothyrotomy if intubation fails.
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery - Prevention
The best way to prevent failed or difficult intubation during labour and delivery is to ensure that the medical team is well-trained and experienced in the use of intubation techniques, that the equipment is properly maintained and that the patient is properly assessed prior to intubation. additionally, the use of alternative airway management techniques such as video laryngoscopy and fiberoptic intubation should be considered when appropriate.