Use of hyperangulated video laryngoscopy reduced the number of attempts needed to achieve endotracheal intubation compared with direct laryngoscopy among adults undergoing elective or emergent ...

An 11-year-old girl died in western France last month from rare intubation complications during a back surgery. The girl had been suffering from scoliosis, a sideways curve of the spine that can be ...

When someone stops breathing, the clock starts ticking. First responders often need to get air into the lungs fast, and one of the most reliable ways is to slide a tube into the windpipe. This process ...

A percutaneous tracheostomy is a procedure doctors perform when someone needs long-term airway support. During the procedure, surgeons insert a breathing tube into your neck. A percutaneous ...

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Nov. 9, 2022) – Brooke Army Medical Center was recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program for ...

The American College of Surgeons has recognized 51 U.S. hospitals for achieving “meritorious” outcomes for surgical patients in 2024. The distinction is part of the ACS National Surgical Quality ...