| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2772601 | Trends in Anaesthesia and Critical Care | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryAirway management is an essential skill for both anesthesia and intensive care physicians. There are well known anatomical changes that alert physicians of a potentially difficult airway. However, there are multiple possible alterations of airway anatomy as a result of either disease, surgical procedures, or both. Familiarity with the unique characteristics of a surgically modified airway is important for safe practice. In this paper, we will summarize a variety of surgical airways and their specific differences from normal anatomy as well as the diagnosis and management of common surgical airway emergencies.
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Authors
Ahmad M. Abou Leila, James R. Yon, Gennadiy Voronov, Serge Tyler, Alexander J. Sauper,