Disrupted  face  or  neck  anatomy

If managing an isolated injury that disrupts face or neck anatomy, healthy adults may only need a mechanical airway placed and may not require assisted ventilation if they are not heavily sedated.  Examples of conditions requiring early airway management include:

Insufficient  oxygenation  or  ventilation

These indications may be apparent on initial evaluation or may emerge during the course of patient management.  If the need to establish an airway develops more gradually, additional elective airway techniques can be employed.  Interventions such as prolonged manual bag or mechanical ventilation require an airway intervention to ensure best overall management.  Examples include: