ABSTRACT
This chapter provides information for performing tracheal intubation. It begins with a case scenario of a 38-year-old woman who is presented with sudden neurologic deterioration after a head injury; she is unresponsive to pain, mumbling, and her eyes are closed to pain. The chapter then includes details on indications, contraindications, and information about supplies, positioning and technique. Pearls and pitfalls are also incorporated, providing additional insights and practical advice not always available in other textbooks or articles. Between intubation attempts, bag-mask ventilation of the lungs should be performed.
