Nicola Disma, an anaesthetist in Genoa, Italy, is lead author on the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care guidelines on airway management in neonates and infants, published in full text here.



We discussed all things airway. Video laryngoscopes: useful, mandatory, or deskilling? “Normal” video blade or hyperangulated?



Oxygen during intubation: does it work, is it useful, how should this be done?



Nasal or oral tubes, what is the evidence, and what are the risks?



Cuffed or uncuffed tubes, what are the risks and benefits, and why would anyone choose an uncuffed tube?



What does it feel like to perform an emergency cricothyroidotomy, and exactly how many years has this aged Harish?



Is ECMO a viable option for airway emergencies?



How can we improve our team workings, and what is safety in these situations?



So many questions asked, some have answers, some don’t (yet). But great to share the knowledge and opinions of Nicola and his excellent research.