Should the Ramped Position Be "Sniffed at" in the ICU?

The article focuses on an analysis of endotracheal intubation (EEI) significance in an intensive care unit (ICU) services along with risks over its usage. Topics discussed include assessment of different issues related to an intubation usage such as hypoxemia; consideration of ramped position for patient while usage of EEI services in an operating room (OR); and analysis of arterial oxygen saturation conditions with performance of EEI through direct laryngoscopy (DL).