Airway Management, High-Flow Nasal Oxygen, and Respiratory Support in Critical Care

Effective airway management is a core competency in critical care anesthesiology, with implications for patient safety in cardiac arrest, ICU-related procedures, and complex perioperative scenarios. This Research Topic examines the current evidence and debates surrounding airway management in the critically ill—from video versus direct laryngoscopy in cardiac arrest resuscitation, through the evolving role of high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) in peri-intubation oxygenation and respiratory failure, to the use of ultrasound for predictive airway assessment. Contributions are also invited on the historical evolution of airway management practice, lung recruitment strategies applicable to the peri-extubation period, designer and novel drug poisoning management in the critically ill, and the clinician well-being challenges associated with high-stakes airway procedures. AI-driven innovations in airway assessment and the future of smart resuscitation guidance are also within scope. This Research Topic aims to advance evidence-based, safe, and patient-centered airway care across the full spectrum of critical care practice. Topic editors: Sabine Nabecker, Thomas Riva Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/84413/airway-management-high-flow-nasal-oxygen-and-respiratory-support-in-critical-care