Orotraqueal intubation in formalized cadavers: observational study

Introduction: Orotracheal intubation allows air to pass into the airways and is effective in patients with airway involvement. However, improper administration of the tube can lead to irreversible damage to the patient. Thus, proper training in cadavers provides mastery over the maneuvers and knowledge of the structures involved in order to achieve greater success in the procedure. Objective: To report the importance of mastering orotracheal intubation techniques in order to reduce the impacts caused by orotracheal intubation techniques, and to identify and allow the analysis of various structures involved during the method. Methods: The orotracheal intubation was performed in three cadavers. For this, it was necessary to dissect the thorax and mandibular branch, to better visualize the anatomical structures, allowing the recognition of which organs will be involved in the process. Results: There are several respiratory system structures that allow the passage of the tube and allow adequate aeration during the technique. In addition, it is also noted the lungs before ventilation and after ventilation, where it is possible to recognize abnormalities due to pre-existing pulmonary pathologies. During pulmonary ventilation, it was possible to identify several lung conditions, such as pulmonary infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases: pulmonary bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, and pulmonary anthracosis. In the same observation, it was noted that laryngeal lacerations occur in a large proportion of patients, which may progressively progress in patients who are intubated incorrectly or in the long term. Thus, it is found that learning, knowledge about the airways and the introduction of the orotracheal tube correctly allow a better survival of the patient, which will positively evolve in his recovery. Conclusion: Through the simultaneity between the anatomical findings and the correct performance of the maneuver, it is possible to perform orotracheal intubation in formalized cadavers to improve the technique for academics, residents and medical professionals in order to reduce serious consequences to patients submitted to these procedures.