Management of the Difficult Airway
Thomas Heidegger
Abstract
Failure to establish an airway can be life-threatening. Although relatively rare, such cases tend to be underreported. Advances in visualization techniques may be helpful. Difficult intubation can often be anticipated and prepared for.
Topics & Concepts
AirwayIntensive care medicineIntubationMedicineAirway managementVisualizationComputer scienceSurgeryArtificial intelligenceAirway Management and Intubation TechniquesTracheal and airway disordersRestraint-Related Deaths