Author/Editor		Zabavnik, Zoran
Title		Kako ukrepamo pri oteženi intubaciji
Translated title		A practical approach to difficult airway
Type		članek
Source		In: Bručan A, Gričar M, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja 6. Zbornik 7. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 2000 jun 14-17; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year		2000
Volume		str. 29-41
Language		slo
Abstract		As we are unable in emergency to identify patients who will be difficult to intubate, an alternative approach to airway management is required. The ASA developed guidelines, in the form of an algorithm, for management of the airway. Orotracheal intubation using direct laryngoscopy remains the "gold standard" of airway control. If intubation is difficult or impossible the priority is to maintain oxygenation until intubation or an alternative approach to airway has been achieved or spontaneous ventilation returns. The technique used depends on the urgency, and above all, on the experience of the operator.
Descriptors		AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION INTUBATION, INTRATRACHEAL LARYNGOSCOPY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CONSCIOUS SEDATION LARYNGEAL MASKS