Emergency airway management in resource limited setting

Emergency airway management in resource limited setting

Emergency airway management, Resource-limited settings

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.
Keywords Emergency airway management, Resource-limited settings

Gbolahan Olatunji1

, Emmanuel Kokori1

, Nicholas Aderinto2

and Mohammed Alsabri Hussein Alsabri3*

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00607-3

2024

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