Stylet

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Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 4/5 Usefulness Score: 3/5 Driver BE, et al. JAMA. 2018 May 16. doi: 10.1001/jama.2018.6496. Question/Methods: This single-centre, randomized clinical trial enrolled 757 patients to compare first-attempt intubation success facilitated by the bougie to ETT plus stylet, in an ED where use of the bougie wasRead More →

tracheostomy

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In this post, we will review the anatomy, essential history, and common presentations of tracheostomy patients in the ED, including obstruction, decannulation, bleeding, tracheal stenosis, and infection. Anatomy of a tracheostomy tube Outer cannula Sits directly in the tracheal stoma Proximal end designed to allow tube to be easily securedRead More →