Chapter 24 Upper Airway Retraction New and Old Laryngoscope Blades Richard M. Levitan, Carin A. Hagberg I. Introduction II. History III. Direct Laryngoscope Design A. Components of a Direct Laryngoscope…
Chapter 2 Airway Imaging Principles and Practical Guide T. Linda Chi, David M. Mirsky, Jacqueline A. Bello, David Z. Ferson I. Introduction II. Imaging Modalities A. Conventional Radiography (Plain Film)…
Chapter 13 Preoxygenation Anis S. Baraka, M. Ramez Salem I. Historical Perspective II. Body Oxygen Stores III. Physiology of Apnea and Apneic Mass-Movement Oxygenation IV. Efficacy and Efficiency of Preoxygenation…
Chapter 20 Retrograde Intubation Techniques Antonio Sanchez I. History II. Indications III. Contraindications A. Unfavorable Anatomy B. Laryngotracheal Disease C. Coagulopathy D. Infection IV. Anatomy A. Cartilage and Membrane B….
Chapter 49 Monitoring the Airway and Pulmonary Function Neal H. Cohen, David E. Schwartz I. Introduction II. Monitoring the Airway A. Non-intubated Patient B. During Endotracheal Intubation C. During Weaning…
Chapter 14 Oxygen Delivery Systems, Inhalation Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy Arthur J. Tokarczyk, Steven B. Greenberg, Jeffery S. Vender I. Introduction II. Oxygen Therapy A. Indications B. Oxygen Delivery Systems…
Chapter 32 Confirmation of Endotracheal Intubation M. Ramez Salem, Anis S. Baraka I. Overview A. American Society of Anesthesiologists Closed Claims Studies 1. Pediatric Versus Adult Anesthesia Closed Malpractice Claims…
Chapter 40 Anesthesia for Laser Airway Surgery Anil Patel I. Introduction II. Principles of Laser Technology A. History B. Physics C. Laser Parameters 1. Exposure Time 2. Spot Size 3….
Chapter 46 Airway Management in Intensive Care Medicine Kurt Ruetzler, Peter Krafft, Michael Frass I. Introduction II. Noninvasive Airway Management A. Indications and Contraindications of Noninvasive Ventilation 1. Acute Respiratory…
Chapter 38 Anesthetic and Airway Management of Microlaryngeal Surgery and Upper Airway Endoscopy Vladimir Nekhendzy, Michael Seltz Kristensen, Rebecca E. Claure I. General Considerations II. Patient Preoperative Evaluation and Preparation…
