11. The Physiologically Difficult Airway
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Contrasting intubation in the OR versus critically ill patients
The chapter discusses the differences between intubating patients in the operating room (OR) and critically ill patients in the emergency department (ED) or intensive care unit (ICU), highlighting the controlled versus dynamic environment. It also emphasizes the risks associated with ED and ICU intubations, citing a study on major adverse events. The importance of adaptation and reacting to unforeseen circumstances in austere environments is mentioned.
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