Know How to Perform a Cricothyroidotomy
Know How to Perform a Cricothyroidotomy Lisa Marcucci MD Hilary Koprowski II MD Although instances when management of an airway has progressed down the algorithm to the need for an…
Plan for An Airway Fire with Every Head and Neck Case
Plan for An Airway Fire with Every Head and Neck Case Julie Marshall MD A 67-year-old woman with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a home oxygen…
Avoid Common Airway and Ventilation Errors in Morbidly Obese Patients
Avoid Common Airway and Ventilation Errors in Morbidly Obese Patients Francis X. Whalen Jr MD Juraj Sprung MD, PhD Over the past 20 years, the incidence of obesity has increased…
Always Troubleshoot An Increase in Peak Airway Pressure
Always Troubleshoot An Increase in Peak Airway Pressure Adam D. Niesen MD Juraj Sprung MD, PhD Occasionally, the anesthesiologist needs to troubleshoot elevated peak airway pressure in an intubated patient….
Consider the Use of Lidocaine in the Cuff of the Endotracheal Tube, But Be Aware of the Risks and Alternatives
Consider the Use of Lidocaine in the Cuff of the Endotracheal Tube, But Be Aware of the Risks and Alternatives Jamey E. Eklund MD Paul M. Kempen MD, PhD Anesthesia…
Remember that There Are Special Considerations Involved with both Intubation and Chronic Airway Management of Burn Patients
Remember that There Are Special Considerations Involved with both Intubation and Chronic Airway Management of Burn Patients Marisa H. Ferrera MD Shushma Aggarwal MD Burns can result from thermal, chemical,…
Understand and Take Advantage of the Unique Properties of Helium for the Management of the Compromised Airway
Understand and Take Advantage of the Unique Properties of Helium for the Management of the Compromised Airway J. Mauricio Del Rio MD Theresa A. Gelzinis MD A 22-month-old girl began…
A High Inspired Concentration of Oxygen is Contraindicated in Certain Circumstances
A High Inspired Concentration of Oxygen is Contraindicated in Certain Circumstances Xianren Wu MD David G. Metro MD The concept of oxygen toxicity in certain circumstances is well known among…
An Awake Intubation Should Not Be a Traumatic Experience for the Patient
An Awake Intubation Should Not Be a Traumatic Experience for the Patient Chauncey T. Jones MD To some, the phrase “awake intubation” may conjure up thoughts of medieval torture tactics….
A Variety of Techniques Provide Acceptable Anesthesia for Awake Intubation of the Airway; Ultimately, the Most Important Factors Are Operator Experience and Adequate Time
A Variety of Techniques Provide Acceptable Anesthesia for Awake Intubation of the Airway; Ultimately, the Most Important Factors Are Operator Experience and Adequate Time Chauncey T. Jones MD Awake fiber-optic…
