The Application of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in ED Intubations and Airway Access: A Systematic Review
Date of Presentation
5-6-2021 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Intubation is an essential procedure performed on a routine basis in the emergency room. Unsuccessful intubations are associated with deleterious outcomes. A systematic review was performed to investigate the accuracy of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in successful Endotracheal Tube (ET) tube confirmation, utilizing ultrasonography, identification of the cricothyroid membrane utilizing ultrasound, and dynamically during use of ultrasonography in the process of intubation. This review demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for ultrasound confirmation of ET tube placement, high success rate in ultrasound-guided intubation, and lower than expected accuracy in identifying the cricothyroid membrane. Ultrasonography should be considered for ET tube confirmation in patients in cardiac arrest and future applications of ultrasound may include dynamic, real-time use in the process of intubation.
Keywords
diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, intubation, cricothyroidotomy, emergency medicine, systematic review
Disciplines
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Cardiovascular Diseases | Emergency Medicine | Health and Medical Administration | Medicine and Health Sciences | Radiology
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Commons, Cardiovascular Diseases Commons, Emergency Medicine Commons, Health and Medical Administration Commons, Radiology Commons
The Application of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in ED Intubations and Airway Access: A Systematic Review
Intubation is an essential procedure performed on a routine basis in the emergency room. Unsuccessful intubations are associated with deleterious outcomes. A systematic review was performed to investigate the accuracy of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in successful Endotracheal Tube (ET) tube confirmation, utilizing ultrasonography, identification of the cricothyroid membrane utilizing ultrasound, and dynamically during use of ultrasonography in the process of intubation. This review demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for ultrasound confirmation of ET tube placement, high success rate in ultrasound-guided intubation, and lower than expected accuracy in identifying the cricothyroid membrane. Ultrasonography should be considered for ET tube confirmation in patients in cardiac arrest and future applications of ultrasound may include dynamic, real-time use in the process of intubation.