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Anaesthesia June 2009 PMID 19453312

The formulation and introduction of a 'can't intubate, can't ventilate' algorithm into clinical practice.

A M B Heard, R J Green, P Eakins

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May 2019 – Sep 2022

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What people are saying

Discussions highlight the importance of mastering airway algorithms, with mentions of specific publications, such as algorithms developed by the Royal Perth Hospital and the Heard CICO algorithm, illustrating a focus on technical accuracy. The tone is professional, emphasizing technical mastery and the significance of training, reflecting both high interest and engagement among practitioners in airway management.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that mastering the 'can't intubate, can't ventilate' technique is essential, with posts emphasizing the importance of algorithms and training programs.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity and motivation to learn about airway management, referencing algorithms, publications, and training resources.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many comments delve into technical details, sharing sources, algorithms, and personal recognition of the techniques, indicating deep involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some acknowledge its potential to save lives, the overall perception suggests a recognized but not universally transformative impact at this stage.

Abstract in brief

  • Both the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Difficult Airway Society have created guidelines for managing unusual difficult intubation situations, which include a "cant intubate, cant ventilate" scenario.
  • This rare emergency occurs in approximately 0.012% of elective anesthetic cases, making it difficult to maintain skills and knowledge to handle such events effectively.
  • The Royal Perth Hospital's Department of Anaesthetics developed a training program focused on airway management, and the article discusses this program, how emergency airway techniques are evaluated, and the creation of a specific algorithm for the "cant intubate, cant ventilate" scenario.]
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Timothy Ellender, MD, FCCM
@tjelle13 · X

@msiuba Thanks for sharing. Always un-nerving, but it’s a needed technique in “Cannot ventilate, cannot intubate” (incidence of 0.01-2 in 10 000 cases). Anyone doing airways should master. Congrats on the save. https://t.co/7YSZ5X7EBj

Jul 28, 2021 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 2,268 followers View post →
Nicholas Chrimes
@NicholasChrimes · X

@lowebrad @VortexApproach @ANZCA @SamSchechtman The original Heard CICO algorithm publication available as free full text in @Anaes_Journal

May 29, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 7,991 followers View post →
Anaes_Journal
@Anaes_Journal · X

RT @NicholasChrimes: @lowebrad @VortexApproach @ANZCA @SamSchechtman The original Heard CICO algorithm publication available as free full t…

May 29, 2019 · 1 share · 47,321 followers View post →
Syed Shahrul Naz
@drshahrul80 · X

RT @tjelle13: @msiuba Thanks for sharing. Always un-nerving, but it’s a needed technique in “Cannot ventilate, cannot intubate” (incidence…

Jul 29, 2021 · 2 shares · 6,929 followers View post →
Dr. HattaN BojaN I د. هتان بوجان
@hattanbojan · X

RT @tjelle13: @msiuba Thanks for sharing. Always un-nerving, but it’s a needed technique in “Cannot ventilate, cannot intubate” (incidence…

Jul 29, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,093 followers View post →
Bisanth Batuwitage
@surfindoc · X

@shanasociety @umichmedicine @dochealy @ben_cloyd @Doc_Mehta_007 @AbaPhysicians @SAMHQglobal @basemcc @ASALifeline @DrMikeAziz The Heard algorithm https://t.co/Q9YHZrBVMJ

May 28, 2019 · 479 followers View post →

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Dr. HattaN BojaN I د. هتان بوجان
@hattanbojan · X

RT @tjelle13: @msiuba Thanks for sharing. Always un-nerving, but it’s a needed technique in “Cannot ventilate, cannot intubate” (incidence…

Jul 29, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,093 followers View post →
Syed Shahrul Naz
@drshahrul80 · X

RT @tjelle13: @msiuba Thanks for sharing. Always un-nerving, but it’s a needed technique in “Cannot ventilate, cannot intubate” (incidence…

Jul 29, 2021 · 2 shares · 6,929 followers View post →
Timothy Ellender, MD, FCCM
@tjelle13 · X

@msiuba Thanks for sharing. Always un-nerving, but it’s a needed technique in “Cannot ventilate, cannot intubate” (incidence of 0.01-2 in 10 000 cases). Anyone doing airways should master. Congrats on the save. https://t.co/7YSZ5X7EBj

Jul 28, 2021 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 2,268 followers View post →
Anaes_Journal
@Anaes_Journal · X

RT @NicholasChrimes: @lowebrad @VortexApproach @ANZCA @SamSchechtman The original Heard CICO algorithm publication available as free full t…

May 29, 2019 · 1 share · 47,321 followers View post →
Nicholas Chrimes
@NicholasChrimes · X

@lowebrad @VortexApproach @ANZCA @SamSchechtman The original Heard CICO algorithm publication available as free full text in @Anaes_Journal

May 29, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 7,991 followers View post →
Bisanth Batuwitage
@surfindoc · X

@shanasociety @umichmedicine @dochealy @ben_cloyd @Doc_Mehta_007 @AbaPhysicians @SAMHQglobal @basemcc @ASALifeline @DrMikeAziz The Heard algorithm https://t.co/Q9YHZrBVMJ

May 28, 2019 · 479 followers View post →