Emergency airway management in resource limited setting
Abstract Background Emergency airway management in resource-limited settings presents multifaceted challenges due to shortages in essential medical resources, healthcare professionals, and infrastructure. Methods We conducted a literature search using keywords “Emergency Airway Management” “Low Reso...
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| description | Abstract Background Emergency airway management in resource-limited settings presents multifaceted challenges due to shortages in essential medical resources, healthcare professionals, and infrastructure. Methods We conducted a literature search using keywords “Emergency Airway Management” “Low Resource” “Africa” “Asia” from databases such as Pubmed, and Google Scholar, from where we extracted relevant literature for our study. Findings These limitations resulted in delayed interventions, suboptimal care, and higher complication rates during intubation procedures. However, innovative solutions have emerged to address these challenges, including cost-effective airway management devices and training programs tailored for non-medical personnel. Capacity building and local empowerment are critical components of improving emergency airway management in these settings. Additionally, advocating for policy support and investment in healthcare infrastructure is essential to ensure access to essential equipment and adequate staffing. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing networks among healthcare professionals and organisations are pivotal in disseminating best practices and advancing healthcare delivery in resource-limited regions. Conclusion Future efforts should focus on tailored training programs, rigorous research, innovative device development, telemedicine solutions, sustainable capacity building, and advocacy to enhance emergency airway management in resource-limited settings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-40bb0f45772441a0b1ea47e3de55f5e22024-03-17T12:13:31ZengBMCInternational Journal of Emergency Medicine1865-13802024-03-011711710.1186/s12245-024-00607-3Emergency airway management in resource limited settingGbolahan Olatunji0Emmanuel Kokori1Nicholas Aderinto2Mohammed Alsabri Hussein Alsabri3Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of IlorinDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of IlorinDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Ladoke Akintola University of TechnologyAlthawara Moderen General HospitalAbstract Background Emergency airway management in resource-limited settings presents multifaceted challenges due to shortages in essential medical resources, healthcare professionals, and infrastructure. Methods We conducted a literature search using keywords “Emergency Airway Management” “Low Resource” “Africa” “Asia” from databases such as Pubmed, and Google Scholar, from where we extracted relevant literature for our study. Findings These limitations resulted in delayed interventions, suboptimal care, and higher complication rates during intubation procedures. However, innovative solutions have emerged to address these challenges, including cost-effective airway management devices and training programs tailored for non-medical personnel. Capacity building and local empowerment are critical components of improving emergency airway management in these settings. Additionally, advocating for policy support and investment in healthcare infrastructure is essential to ensure access to essential equipment and adequate staffing. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing networks among healthcare professionals and organisations are pivotal in disseminating best practices and advancing healthcare delivery in resource-limited regions. Conclusion Future efforts should focus on tailored training programs, rigorous research, innovative device development, telemedicine solutions, sustainable capacity building, and advocacy to enhance emergency airway management in resource-limited settings.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00607-3Emergency airway managementResource-limited settings |
| spellingShingle | Gbolahan Olatunji Emmanuel Kokori Nicholas Aderinto Mohammed Alsabri Hussein Alsabri Emergency airway management in resource limited setting International Journal of Emergency Medicine Emergency airway management Resource-limited settings |
| title | Emergency airway management in resource limited setting |
| title_full | Emergency airway management in resource limited setting |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Emergency airway management in resource limited setting |
| title_short | Emergency airway management in resource limited setting |
| title_sort | emergency airway management in resource limited setting |
| topic | Emergency airway management Resource-limited settings |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00607-3 |
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