Endotracheal extubation refers to the removal of an endotracheal tube from the trachea. This procedure is commonly performed in operating rooms, postanesthesia care units, and intensive care units.

A tracheostomy is a procedure that allows a healthcare professional to insert a tube into a person’s trachea in order to assist their breathing. Sometimes, a person may require a surgical airway to ...

A mechanical ventilator is a machine that helps your lungs work when it’s hard for you to breathe on your own. This can happen during surgery or due to a critical illness. Ventilators are typically ...

Premedication. Swine may salivate excessively under anesthesia, especially if dissociative drugs, such as ketamine or tiletamine, are used. Anticholinergic drugs, such as atropine (0.02–0.04 mg per kg ...

Endotracheal tube (ETT) sizing remains a critical consideration in paediatric airway management, where accurate placement and appropriate tube diameter are essential to avoid complications such as ...

Prone positioning improves oxygenation and decreases mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). 1 This print supplement to the video reviews the procedure for placing ...