Emergency front of neck airway (eFONA) is a critical and high-stress procedure that can save lives, but decision-making is challenging for anaesthetists.
Interviews with 17 UK anaesthetists revealed two key themes: the difficulty of deciding to perform eFONA and the factors that aid in making that decision.
Factors such as cultural change, shared mental models, emotional detachment, and preparation significantly improve decision-making for anaesthetists facing eFONA situations.