Airway management practices in COVID ICU during the first and second phases of the pandemic: our experience

Abstract

Various airway management devices and techniques have been revised and recommended to be used in COVID patients.1 In India, during the first wave (April 2020 to November 2020)2 the intubation strategy included: consultant-led intubation teams, the use of video laryngoscope (VL) and aerosol box (AB).3 During the second wave (April 2021 to June 2021),2 the intubation procedures were modified according to the availability of the resources, manpower, and some experience gained from the first wave.

Key words: Airway management; COVID-19; Pandemic; Intensive care

Citation: Nazir N, Saxena A. Airway management practices in COVID ICU during the first and second phases of the pandemic: our experience. . Anaesth. pain intensive care 2021;25(6):834–835;

DOI: 10.35975/apic.v25i6.1716