Causes of failed intubation – Medical mnemonic

Mnemonic for causes of failed intubation is : INTUBATION

Infections of larynx
Neck mobility abnormalites
Teeth abnormalties(loose tooth,protuberant tooth)
Upper airway abnormalties (strictures or swellings)
Bull neck deformities
Ankylosing spondylitis
Trauma/tumour
Inexperience
Oedema of upper airway
Narrowing of lower airway

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