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Friday, April 12, 2013

Management of a difficult airway and failed intubation

Introduction

  • Probably the most important job of an anaesthetist is to maintain a safe airway of an anaesthetised patient
  • Difficulty in airway management is the single most important cause of anaesthesia related morbidity and mortality     
  • If a difficult airway is detected and appropriate measures are taken to face it before anaesthetising a patient, morbidity and mortality associated with airway related problems can be minimised
  • Hence the importance of assessing the airway during the pre-operative visit
What is a Difficult Airway?

  • An airway which is difficult to be maintained or intubated or unable to be intubated in an anaesthetised or unconscious patient
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