Trauma Airway Management

Abstract Background Airway management in a trauma patient can be particularly challenging when both a difficult airway and the need for rapid action collide. The provider must evaluate the trauma patient for airway difficulty, develop an airway management plan, and be willing to act quickly with inc...

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Published in:The Journal of emergency medicine 2014-06, Vol.46 (6), p.814-820
Main Authors: Horton, Cheryl Lynn, MD, Brown, Calvin A., MD, Raja, Ali S., MD, MBA, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents, Traffic
Adult
airway
Bronchi - injuries
Emergency
Glasgow Coma Scale
Humans
intubation
Intubation, Intratracheal - methods
Lacerations - complications
Liver - diagnostic imaging
Liver - injuries
Male
Mediastinal Emphysema - diagnostic imaging
Multiple Trauma - therapy
Neck Injuries - diagnosis
Radiography
Scalp - injuries
Trachea - injuries
tracheal injury
tracheobroncheal injury
trauma
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Summary:Abstract Background Airway management in a trauma patient can be particularly challenging when both a difficult airway and the need for rapid action collide. The provider must evaluate the trauma patient for airway difficulty, develop an airway management plan, and be willing to act quickly with incomplete information. Discussion Thorough knowledge of airway management algorithms will assist the emergency physician in providing optimal care and offer a rapid and effective treatment plan. Conclusions Using a case-based approach, this article reviews initial trauma airway management strategies along with the rationale for evidence-based treatments.
ISSN:0736-4679
2352-5029
DOI:10.1016/j.jemermed.2013.11.085