Airway Management in a Patient with Trauma Associated Cervical Anterolisthesis
Abstract
The difficult airway is defined by the ASA as, The clinical situation in which a conventionally trained anesthesiologist experiences difficulty with mask ventilation of the upper airway, difficulty with tracheal intubation, or both. 3 According to them, a difficult airway represents a complex interaction between patient factors, the clinical setting, and the skills of the practitioner. 3 Recognized societies and independent authors have published guidelines and algorithms to assist the anesthesiologist with managing difficult airway situations. These guidelines emphasize a proactive strategy, including anticipating a difficult airway and forming a management plan.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1151869
Entities
People
- Garrett Norton
- Patrick D Saas
Organizations
- 59th Medical Wing