ReviewKorean journal of anesthesiology2015
Airway management of patients with traumatic brain injury/C-spine injury.
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- Randomized crossover trial comparing cervical spine motion during tracheal intubation with a Macintosh laryngoscope versus a C-MAC D-blade videolaryngoscope in a simulated immobilized cervical spine.BMC anesthesiology · 2020Trial
- Comparison of C-MAC D-blade videolaryngoscope and McCoy laryngoscope efficacy for nasotracheal intubation in simulated cervical spinal injury: a prospective randomized comparative study.BMC anesthesiology · 2020Trial
- Evaluating clinical associations of immediate post-traumatic headache: a prospective multicenter study.The journal of headache and pain · 2026Observational
- Laryngospasm During Anesthesia in Emergency Surgery for Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2025Article
- Ketamine Infusion as a Single Sedative Agent for Post-Intubation Management of Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Archives of academic emergency medicine · 2025Review
- Endotracheal Intubation of Difficult Airways in Emergency Settings: A Guide for Innovators.Medical devices (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Review
- Controversies and evidence gaps in the early management of severe traumatic brain injury: back to the ABCs.Trauma surgery & acute care open · 2022Review
- Effects of External Laryngeal Manipulation on Cervical Spine Motion during Videolaryngoscopic Intubation under Manual In-Line Stabilization: A Randomized Crossover Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Lidocaine-eluting endotracheal tube effectively attenuates intubation related airway response.Annals of translational medicine · 2021Article
- Nursing Management of Adults with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Narrative Review.Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine · 2017Review
- A survey of a population of anaesthesiologists from South India regarding practices for rapid sequence intubation in patients with head injury.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2016Article
- Head Injury- A Maxillofacial Surgeon's Perspective.Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR · 2016Review
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Abstract
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is usually combined with cervical spine (C-spine) injury. The possibility of C-spine injury is always considered when performing endotracheal intubation in these patients. Rapid sequence intubation is recommended with adequate sedative or analgesics and a muscle relaxant to prevent an increase in intracranial pressure during intubation in TBI patients. Normocapnia and mild hyperoxemia should be maintained to prevent secondary brain injury. The manual-in-line-stabilization (MILS) technique effectively lessens C-spine movement during intubation. However, the MILS technique can reduce mouth opening and lead to a poor laryngoscopic view. The newly introduced video laryngoscope can manage these problems. The AirWay Scope® (AWS) and AirTraq laryngoscope decreased the extension movement of C-spines at the occiput-C1 and C2-C4 levels, improving intubation conditions and shortening the time to complete tracheal intubation compared with a direct laryngoscope. The Glidescope® also decreased cervical movement in the C2-C5 levels during intubation and improved vocal cord visualization, but a longer duration was required to complete intubation compared with other devices. A lightwand also reduced cervical motion across all segments. A fiberoptic bronchoscope-guided nasal intubation is the best method to reduce cervical movement, but a skilled operator is required. In conclusion, a video laryngoscope assists airway management in TBI patients with C-spine injury.
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