Brian Driver: Bougie Use in Emergency Airway Management

29/09/2022 21 min Episodio 10
Brian Driver: Bougie Use in Emergency Airway Management

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Episode Synopsis

The bougie (tracheal tube introducer) is valuable for patients with difficult airways or after failed intubation attempts. Recent clinical reports demonstrate  improved first attempt success when the bougie is used for all patients, regardless of difficulty level. This is especially true if the intubator has incorporated bougie use into their routine clinical practice. The bougie is a simple, intuitive device, but knowledge of a few key techniques is required. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit www.continulus.com/library/?collection=emergency+medicine&chapter=airway

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