Navigating Goals of Care While Confronting an Urgent, Difficult Intubation: A Case Report

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Christine ChoiStephen R Estimé

Abstract

Urgent airway management is challenging because time constraints limit thorough evaluation and planning before endotracheal intubation. In this report, we describe a case in which an airway history review revealed extraordinarily complex airway anatomy that led to a decision not to attempt intubation in a man with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We emphasize the utility of reviewing history and imaging before attempted urgent intubation. We discuss the importance of a multidisciplinary approach that includes the patient, their family, and consultants when high-risk intubation is contemplated. The ethical role of the anesthesiologist is also discussed.

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May 24, 2008·Anesthesia and Analgesia·Federico OsorioJ Martin Palomo
Jun 28, 2011·Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine : Official Journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine·Arun PrasadVincent W S Chan
Feb 1, 2013·Anesthesiology·Jeffrey L ApfelbaumUNKNOWN American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Management of the Difficult Airway
Dec 4, 2016·Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine : Official Journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine·Faraj W AbdallahVincent W Chan

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