Anesthesiology August 2018 PMID 29787386

Comparison of Tracheal Intubation Conditions in Operating Room and Intensive Care Unit: A Prospective, Observational Study.

Manuel Taboada, Patricia Doldan, Andrea Calvo, Xavier Almeida, Esteban Ferreiroa, Aurora Baluja, Agustin Cariñena, Paula Otero, Valentin Caruezo, Alberto Naveira, Pablo Otero, Julian Alvarez

Mentions

14
Peak: 1 in Jul 2018
across 4 sources since Jul 2018

Extended reach

16,101
potential audience

Total likes

6

Video views

1,605

Mentions per month

Jul 2018 – Jan 2019

Where it's discussed

  • Facebook10 posts
  • News2 articles
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  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The social discussions around the article show a general agreement with the findings that ICU intubation presents more challenges, demonstrated by phrases like 'ICU intubations are definitely tougher,' and interest in success rates and procedural difficulties is evident, though discussions remain somewhat surface-level. The tone is factual and cautious, emphasizing the relevance of the study's conclusions for clinical practice but stops short of deep debate or proposing new solutions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings that ICU intubation is more challenging than in the operating room, reflecting general consensus.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, often referencing the differences in success rates and complication risks, but do not delve deeply into technical details.

EngagementNeutral engagement

While some posts briefly comment on the study, few demonstrate extended analysis or critical discussion, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the publication could influence clinical practices, as users highlight the importance of understanding airway management challenges outside traditional environments.

Abstract in brief

  • This study found that tracheal intubation in the intensive care unit (ICU) tends to be more difficult and less successful than in the operating room, with worse visualization of the vocal cords and higher complication rates.
  • Patients who were intubated in the ICU showed lower first-attempt success rates (89%) compared to those in the operating room (97%), and more cases required additional tools or techniques to help intubate successfully.
  • Overall, intubations in the ICU were associated with more moderate or difficult conditions and higher risk of complications, highlighting the challenges of airway management outside the controlled environment of the operating room.]

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