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(T88.4) Failed or difficult intubation
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385 711 in individuals diagnosis failed or difficult intubation confirmed
Diagnosis failed or difficult intubation is diagnosed Women are 6.84% more likely than Men
179 663
Men receive the diagnosis failed or difficult intubation
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis failed or difficult intubation
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease failed or difficult intubation - Men and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features failed or difficult intubation
Absence or low individual and public risk
Failed or difficult intubation - what does this mean
Failed or difficult intubation is a clinical situation in which the insertion of a tube (endotracheal tube) into the trachea is unsuccessful or difficult due to anatomical variations, airway obstruction, or incorrect technique. it can be a life-threatening emergency and can lead to serious complications.
What happens during the disease - failed or difficult intubation
Failed or difficult intubation is a medical emergency in which the patient is unable to be intubated or the intubation process is difficult. it is caused by a variety of factors, including a narrow airway, anatomical abnormalities, and medical conditions that cause airway obstruction such as obesity, large tongue, and macroglossia. other causes include an inadequate view of the vocal cords due to poor positioning, improper technique, and incorrect size of the endotracheal tube. in some cases, the patient may have a difficult time breathing due to increased airway resistance or secretions. all of these factors can lead to a failed or difficult intubation.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Review patient history and medical records
- Perform physical exam and review patient’s airway anatomy
- Conduct a pre-intubation risk assessment
- Perform endoscopic evaluation of the airway
- Perform fiberoptic intubation
- Perform videolaryngoscopy
- Perform direct laryngoscopy
- Perform awake fiberoptic intubation
- Perform retrograde intubation
- Perform cricothyrotomy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To improve the success rate of intubation
- Pre-intubation assessment of the airway
- Use of an intubation stylet
- Use of a laryngeal mask airway
- Use of an intubating laryngeal mask airway
- Use of a fibreoptic bronchoscope
- Use of a video laryngoscope
- Use of a bougie
- Use of cricoid pressure
- Use of a retrograde intubation technique
- Use of a flexible intubation scope
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Failed or difficult intubation - Prevention
The best way to prevent failed or difficult intubation is to ensure that the healthcare team is properly trained in intubation techniques and has the necessary equipment and supplies available. additionally, pre-intubation assessments should be done to identify any potential risk factors that may lead to a failed intubation, and alternative strategies should be considered if the risk is deemed to be too high.