Publications by authors named "Marielle Surbled"
Article Synopsis
- The PREOPTI-DAM study investigated the effectiveness of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) versus facemask for preoxygenation in patients with anticipated difficult airway management, finding no significant difference in oxygen desaturation rates during intubation between the two methods.
- The study enrolled 186 patients who were randomly assigned to either HFNC or facemask groups, with the primary outcome being oxygen desaturation or the need for bag-mask ventilation.
- Results showed that while incidence rates for complications were similar, patients using HFNC reported better intubation experiences compared to those using facemasks, indicating a potential benefit for HFNC in difficult airway management scenarios.
Introduction: Although preoxygenation and airway management respond to precise algorithms, difficult intubation (DI) remains a daily challenge in intensive care units and in the operating rooms because of its frequent complications, including hypoxaemia. To prevent desaturation during DI, high-flow oxygenation by nasal cannula (HFNC) could prove beneficial. Indeed, contrary to standard preoxygenation device, it can be held in place throughout the intubation trying to perform apnoeic oxygenation during DI.
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