Are all patients put under general anesthesia intubated?

Answer 1

Nope.

We can use a mask on the face, or a laryngeal mask airway, which is like a mask that sits in the back of the throat. LMAs are very popular.

We can even do a general with nothing but nasal cannula oxygen -it's called total intravenous anesthesia.

For my plastic surgery cases, I almost never intubate.

Answer 2

Nope. We intubate when the patient needs to be on a ventilator because of the need for muscle relaxation or other needs, when the patient is at risk for inhaling stomach contents, or when we need a good airway to get out of the way for a surgeon. Most very obese patients will need to be intubated no matter what.

Otherwise, general anesthesia can be done with a facemask or a variety of airway devices that do not go all the way into the voicebox.

Answer 3

Yes, all patients under general anesthesia should be intubated.

Answer 4

Not all patients are intubated - many received face mask ventilation, some with an oral airway in place. Factors that determine whether or not someone is intubated are numerous. Some are listed here on a readable site: http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/Internet/Anesthesiology-Elective/airway/indications.cfm

Answer 5

No. If you are only under light anesthesia for a brief time you are not usually intubated. You usually receive O2 though.

If you receive enough anesthesia sufficient to be unable to breathe on your own you will get intubated.

Answer 6

Nope, well, at least not with oral surgery. We just numb ya up. I guess it depends what your being put under for.