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Chapter 2 - Airway Management

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 May 2023

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Chikezie N. Okeagu ,
Madelyn K. Craig ,
Brook Girma ,
Sumitra Miriyala ,
Meeta M. Sheth ,
Sridhar R. Tirumala ,
Rhian E. Germany  and
Alan David Kaye
Edited by
Alan David Kaye  and
Richard D. Urman
Alan David Kaye
Affiliation:
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Richard D. Urman
Affiliation:
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston
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Summary

Airway management is a vital component of administering anesthesia, allowing for the exchange of gases between the patient and the surrounding atmosphere. Difficult or unsuccessful management of the airway is a significant source of anesthesia-related morbidity and mortality [1]. As such, it is important for anesthesia providers to be adept at all aspects of managing the airway. A thorough understanding of the pertinent anatomy and physiology, the ability to use clinical evaluation to identify potential difficulties, and a mastery of interventional techniques and procedures are crucial to safe and effective airway management. This chapter presents a comprehensive overview of the elements related to effective airway management.

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Cambridge Handbook of Anesthesiology , pp. 23 - 40
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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