1. <atl>Use of the laryngeal tube for out-of-hospital resuscitation
- Author
-
Genzwuerker, H.V., Dhonau, S., and Ellinger, K.
- Subjects
- *
LARYNGOSTROBOSCOPES , *RESPIRATORY obstructions - Abstract
Every physician involved in emergency medicine should be familiar with alternative techniques for managing the difficult airway. We report a case of a patient who was successfully ventilated and oxygenated with a laryngeal tube, when tracheal intubation failed. Ventilation was possible even during continuous chest compressions. Airway equipment, including one supraglottic alternative for patients of all ages and a set for cricothyroidotomy, for those experienced in its use, should be available on every ambulance equipped for advanced life support. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Published
- 2002
- Full Text
- View/download PDF