Advanced airway techniques

Advanced airway techniques are specialized methods used by healthcare providers to ensure a person can breathe when normal methods aren’t enough. These include inserting devices like endotracheal tubes into the windpipe to secure an open airway, using laryngoscopes to see and guide airway devices, or performing surgical procedures such as a tracheostomy to create a new airway directly in the neck. These techniques are vital in emergencies or surgeries when a person’s airway is blocked or compromised, helping to deliver oxygen and prevent suffocation effectively and safely.