Author(s):
1. Marko Savić, JZU Dom zdravlja Prijedor, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2. Ljiljana Savić, JU Visoka medicinska škola Prijedor, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
3. Ljubiša Kucurski, JU Visoka medicinska škola Prijedor::Nikole Pašića 4a, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract:
Introduction. Securing and maintaining the airway in a hospital setting is usually not a problem for an experienced anesthesiology team. Inadequate outpatient conditions and circumstances, lack of equipment, insufficient work experience, affect the teams of the emergency medical service in the moments when a passable airway of vital importance for the patient is provided. Airway control and the way in which it can be ensured depends on various etiological factors of the disease or injury, but also on the professional competencies of the team. When approaching the pediatric population, due to differences in anatomical structure, intubation is difficult. Knowledge and ability to apply the "gold standard" in the establishment and maintenance of the airway is generally a prerequisite for successful patient care. Often, due to the impossibility of applying the "gold standard", alternative methods are used. Aim. The aim of this paper is to show the great importance of airway patency and maintenance, as well as the proper application of various techniques and methods. Conclusion. Medical workers, regardless of the branch of medicine in which they are employed, especially workers of emergency services for successful respiratory care, need continuous training in ALS (Advanced Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support), ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support), APLS (Advanced Pediatric Life Support). Knowledge and application of supraglottic aids and equipment, as well as performing, assisting a doctor during intubation is one of the competencies of a graduate health care physician. The importance of investing resources in education, modern equipment and better working conditions contributes to the improvement and quality of care for vulnerable patients.

Key words:
endotracheal intubation,timely approach,outpatient conditions,techniques,education

Thematic field:
Modern approaches in health care

Date of abstract submission:
18.03.2022.

Conference:
Međunarodna naučna konferencija - Znanjem do zdravlja SANUS 2022.