Clinical experience with emergency endotracheal intubation in COVID-19 patients in the intensive care units: a single-centered, retrospective, descriptive study.
Hongbo Zheng, Shiyong Li, Rao Sun, Hui Yang, Xiaohui Chi, Mingbing Chen, Li Xu, Qingzhu Deng, Xinhua Li, Jie Yu, Li Wan, Ailin Luo
Abstract
<93% and hypotension were observed 3 min after intubation in 32.2% and 39% patients, respectively. With the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), no nosocomial infections were observed among proceduralists. Full PPE increased the occurrence of fogging on goggles and myopia glasses. Overall, a higher success rate of intubation was achieved by senior intubators using a videolaryngoscope. Although inconvenient, appropriate ensembles of PPE could prevent nosocomial infections.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineIntubationEndotracheal intubationIntensive careAirwayEmergency medicineComorbidityTracheal intubationAnesthesiaCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Critically illIntensive care medicineInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseAirway Management and Intubation TechniquesRespiratory Support and MechanismsNosocomial Infections in ICU