Pre-intensive care unit intubation and subsequent delayed intensive care unit admission is independently associated with increased occurrence of ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Introduction: Critically ill intubated patients are at risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia. However, intubation may not occur in intensive care unit (ICU) and subsequent ICU admission may be delayed.

Objectives: To evaluate whether intubation >24 h prior ICU admission and delay in ICU admission is associated with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in non-trauma critically ill patients.

Comparison of blind intubation through the I-gel and ILMA Fastrach by nurses during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a manikin study.

Objectives: To investigate whether nursing staff can successfully use the I-gel and the intubating laryngeal mask Fastrach (ILMA) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Background: Although tracheal intubation is considered to be the optimal method for securing the airway during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, laryngoscopy requires a high level of skill.

Methods: Forty five nurses inserted the I-gel and the ILMA in a manikin, with continuous and without chest compressions.