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AUGUST 10, 2018

Emergency Intubation Outside the Operating Room

Feasibility of Topical Local Anesthesia Preparation For Video–Assisted Laryngoscopy

Thomas C. Mort, MD
Senior Anesthesiologist
Associate Director, Surgical ICU
Hartford Hospital
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Farmington, Connecticut
Dr Mort reported no relevant financial disclosures.

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Emergent tracheal intubation outside the operating room (OR) is challenging in terms of complications and patient safety concerns. The acute and critical nature of the patient’s need