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Oct 4, 2025

5 min

What is a concern in the airway management of elderly patients?

According to the National Institutes of Health, anatomic, physiological, and cognitive changes with age make elderly patients more vulnerable to complications during airway management. An increasingly significant concern is the higher risk of aspiration, alongside other age-related physiological changes that complicate procedures like intubation and ventilation.

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Oct 4, 2025

3 min

What is the survival rate for the elderly after intubation?

A large-scale study on older adults over 65 found that roughly one-third die in the hospital after emergency intubation. Understanding what is the survival rate for the elderly after intubation is critical for making informed and compassionate medical decisions.

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