Tracheal intubation: tricks of the trade.
This article describes the use of laryngoscopy for tracheal intubation. Maneuvers basic to successful orotracheal laryngoscopic intubation are described, which should be incorporated into the skill sets of individuals called on to manage the airway in an emergency.
Murphy
Michael F
MF
Department of Anesthesiology, Dalhousie University, Capital District Health Authority, 1278 South Park Street, 10 West, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. murphymf1@gmail.com
Hung
Orlando R
OR
Law
J Adam
JA
D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D020704:Laryngoscopes; D007828:Laryngoscopy / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends