What are the recommended best practice airway exchange techniques?
Abstract
Best practices for airway exchange include using videolaryngoscopy as the first choice for tracheal intubation, with supraglottic devices as a backup. Cricothyroidotomy is preferred in "cannot intubate, cannot ventilate" emergencies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
Tracheal and airway disorders
Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 27 January 2026