Airway management of adult epiglottitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Adult epiglottitis is a life-threatening airway emergency where airway protection is the immediate priority. Despite its importance, the optimal approach to airway management remains unclear. We performed a systematic review of the airway management for adult epiglottitis, including meta-analysis of trends over time.

The Effect of High-Flow Nasal Oxygen on Carbon Dioxide Accumulation in Apneic or Spontaneously Breathing Adults During Airway Surgery: A Randomized-Controlled Trial.

Background: High-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) is an emerging technology that has generated interest in tubeless anesthesia for airway surgery. HFNO has been shown to maintain oxygenation and CO2 clearance in spontaneously breathing patients and is an effective approach to apneic oxygenation. Although it has been suggested that HFNO can enhance CO2 clearance during apnea, this has not been established.

Spontaneous Respiration Using Intravenous Anesthesia and High-Flow Nasal Oxygen (STRIVE Hi) Management of Acute Adult Epiglottitis: A Case Report.

High-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) is a potentially life-saving adjunct in the emergency management of the obstructed airway. HFNO has multiple beneficial applications in critical care and respiratory support, but its use in emergency-obstructed airway management has not been defined. This case report describes spontaneous respiration using intravenous anesthesia and high-flow nasal oxygen to successfully manage acute adult epiglottitis with rapidly progressing airway obstruction.

The S.T.A.B. trial-standardized testing of artificial blood: a comparative study of various products that may be used as artificial blood for high fidelity simulation training in the critical care setting.

Aim: In the current climate of medical education, there is an ever-increasing demand for and emphasis on simulation as both a teaching and training tool. The objective of our study was to compare the realism and practicality of a number of artificial blood products that could be used for high-fidelity simulation.

Method: A literature and internet search was performed and 15 artificial blood products were identified from a variety of sources.

Should we follow ATLS guidelines for the management of traumatic pulmonary contusion: the role of non-invasive ventilatory support.

Objective: To assess the management of patients with blunt traumatic pulmonary contusion admitted to our hospital. To identify the role of early blood gas analysis, non-invasive ventilation and to assess the validity of the current Advanced Trauma Life Support manual statement that "Patients with significant hypoxia, i.e.