Transtracheal jet ventilation

Abstract Transtracheal jet ventilation is a technique for ventilation of apnoeic lungs. This article outlines the indications, equipment required, insertion technique and complications of transtracheal jet ventilation. It can be used electively to aid management of the difficult airway and for laryn...

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Published inAnaesthesia and intensive care medicine Vol. 12; no. 7; pp. 299 - 302
Main Authors Ferguson, Catriona, Mir, Fauzia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 2011
Subjects
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Difficult airway
failed intubation
jet ventilation
Ravussin needle
transtracheal
Ravussin needle
failed intubation
Difficult airway
transtracheal
jet ventilation
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Summary:Abstract Transtracheal jet ventilation is a technique for ventilation of apnoeic lungs. This article outlines the indications, equipment required, insertion technique and complications of transtracheal jet ventilation. It can be used electively to aid management of the difficult airway and for laryngeal surgery. It also has a vital role in the management of the ‘can't intubate – can' ventilate’ scenario. Death and hypoxic brain damage under anaesthesia are fortunately rare, but most commonly occur as a result of problems with tracheal intubation. No patient should suffer hypoxic brain damage without an attempt at transtracheal ventilation being made.
ISSN:1472-0299
1878-7584
DOI:10.1016/j.mpaic.2011.04.008