ICD-11 code : NE87;
Preferred Label : Failed or difficult intubation;
ICD-11 definition : Intubation complicated by patient anatomy or physiology which complicates, prolongs
or prevents intubation. Complication is defined as saturations falling more than 20%
below baseline, significant damage to lips, teeth or tongue, or regurgitation and
aspiration of gastric contents. Prolongation is defined as either intubation using
special techniques (fibreoptic intubation) or three or more attempts at intubation
using direct laryngoscopy or videolaryngoscopy when performed by a fully trained and
expert anesthetist. Failure is defined as the abandonment of the attempt at intubation.;
Origin ID : 1866434304;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
Intubation complicated by patient anatomy or physiology which complicates, prolongs
or prevents intubation. Complication is defined as saturations falling more than 20%
below baseline, significant damage to lips, teeth or tongue, or regurgitation and
aspiration of gastric contents. Prolongation is defined as either intubation using
special techniques (fibreoptic intubation) or three or more attempts at intubation
using direct laryngoscopy or videolaryngoscopy when performed by a fully trained and
expert anesthetist. Failure is defined as the abandonment of the attempt at intubation.
