Suggestions on infection control for performing endotracheal intubation in patients with coronavirus disease 2019: based on literature review of airway management in patients with SARS
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1416.2020.02.002
- VernacularTitle:新型冠状病毒肺炎患者实施气管插管术的感控建议：基于SARS患者气道管理的文献回顾
- Author:
Lulong BO
1
;
Xiaojian WAN
;
Jinjun BIAN
;
Xiaoming DENG
Author Information
1. 海军军医大学长海医院麻醉学部，上海 200433
- From:
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology
2020;40(2):131-135
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
In order to effectively prevent infection or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 transmission among medical staff during tracheal intubation in patients with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19), and to ensure the safety of personnel who will perform the endotracheal intubation, we made a literature review to analyze the airway management for SARS patients from China and abroad in 2003. Relevant documents, consensus of diagnosis and therapy for patients with COVID-19 from the National Health Commission, and guidelines of relevant academic societies were also reviewed.Thus, we provide suggestions on infection control for performing endotracheal intubation in patients with COVID-19 mainly as follows.Medical staff should fully understand the infection risk of COVID-19 and strengthen the training before the procedure.It is suggested that the indication of endotracheal intubation should be properly defined, and the need for intubation as emergent or elective should be evaluated early with preparation made in advance.During the implementation of endotracheal intubation, the procedure should be completed by the most experienced personnel in airway management using the tools they master best, and a rapid sequential induction of endotracheal intubation is recommended.
