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Accession Number:
AD1151869
Title:
Airway Management in a Patient with Trauma Associated Cervical Anterolisthesis
Report Date:
2021-11-01
Abstract:
The difficult airway is defined by the ASA as, The clinical situation in which a conventionally trained anesthesiologist experiences difficulty with mask ventilation of the upper airway, difficulty with tracheal intubation, or both. 3 According to them, a difficult airway represents a complex interaction between patient factors, the clinical setting, and the skills of the practitioner. 3 Recognized societies and independent authors have published guidelines and algorithms to assist the anesthesiologist with managing difficult airway situations. These guidelines emphasize a proactive strategy, including anticipating a difficult airway and forming a management plan.
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Pages:
1
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0.81MB
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