Key Points ▪ Difficult airways are more frequently encountered in patients undergoing ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery, especially for cancer. Reviewing the results of a preoperative computed tomography (CT) scan or an endoscopic airway examination may help identify pathologic…
Key Points Airway problems in head and neck (H&N) patients are common, and so are the airway failures. The anesthesia provider must develop and maintain excellent dexterity with a wide range of airway management devices and techniques. The preoperative endoscopic…
Key Points The mainstay technique for increasing the apneic window is through preoxygenation with spontaneous face-mask ventilation and 100% oxygen. More recently, there has been increased emphasis on perioxygenation , which also involves providing oxygenation during the apneic period. Preoxygenation…