Chapter 17 – Videolaryngoscopy

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Abstract Videolaryngoscopes have been in existence for several decades but in the last decade have taken a central role in both difficult and routine airway management. During that time videolaryngoscopy…

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Chapter 13 – Supraglottic Airways

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Abstract Supraglottic airways (SGAs) have been part of core anaesthetic practice for approximately 30 years, since the introduction of the classic laryngeal mask which is described in some detail. In…

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Chapter 9 – Awake Tracheal Intubation

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Abstract Awake intubation is underused and relevant whenever difficult airway is predicted. Evidence suggests that awake videolaryngoscope-guided intubation is faster with equivalent success rate, safety profile and patient acceptance compared…

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