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- Title
Surgical Airway.
- Authors
Patel, Sapna A.; Meyer, Tanya K.
- Abstract
Close to 3% of all intubation attempts are considered difficult airways, for which a plan for a surgical airway should be considered. Our article provides an overview of the different types of surgical airways. This article provides a comprehensive review of the main types of surgical airways, relevant anatomy, necessary equipment, indications and contraindications, preparation and positioning, technique, complications, and tips for management. It is important to remember that the placement of a surgical airway is a lifesaving procedure and should be considered in any setting when one "cannot intubate, cannot ventilate".
- Subjects
INTUBATION; AIRWAY (Anatomy); SURGERY; ARTIFICIAL respiration; LIFESAVING
- Publication
International Journal of Critical Illness & Injury Science, 2014, Vol 4, Issue 1, p71
- ISSN
2229-5151
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/2229-5151.128016