Retrograde Tracheal Intubation: Indications, Stages, Technique

Retrograde tracheal intubation occupies an important place in modern clinical practice and experimental studies when performing artificial lung ventilation to maintain vital functions of the human and mammalian bodies. Retrograde tracheal intubation has a very rich history (more than 50 years), and during this time this method has been repeatedly modified and optimized. This article discusses the indications and contraindications, equipment, stages, and techniques of retrograde tracheal intubation.