Emergency endotracheal intubation in critically ill patients with COVID-19 management and clinical characteristics

Abstract

Reasonable selection of intubation timing is particularly important, and no premature intervention or delay in intubation can reduce the oxygen debt of COVID-19 patients. In addition to the risk of hypoxia to the patient during intubation, there is also the risk of infection to the anesthesiologist directly exposed to SARS-CoV-2. Adequate and skilled intubation preparation and intubation are needed. The preparation of endotracheal intubation includes medical equipment, fasting and water-deprivation strategy, patient preparation (evaluating airway, etc.), self-protection of healthcare provider, etc.