The Airway Alert banner at our institution alerts physicians to patients with the potential for a difficult intubation. Difficult airway guidelines can reduce intubation complications in the operating room, but… Click to show full abstract
The Airway Alert banner at our institution alerts physicians to patients with the potential for a difficult intubation. Difficult airway guidelines can reduce intubation complications in the operating room, but little research has been done in the emergency department (ED). We hypothesize that patients meeting criteria for the banner will have a more difficult intubation and increased complications.
               
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