This topic will discuss the formulation of an airway management strategy for general anesthesia, including plans for the use of mask ventilation, use of supraglottic airway devices (SGA), endotracheal intubation, and the selection of medications for induction of general anesthesia.

5 days ago · Awake endotracheal intubation can be achieved using a variety of equipment, such as video laryngoscopes, optical stylets, and fiber-optic scopes. Appropriate topical anesthesia of the airway and sedation can enable any of these techniques to be used successfully.

When a patient is intubated a laryngoscope (blade with a light at the end of it) is used to displace the tongue and allow visualization of the vocal cords and airway. In most cases, the ETT has an inflatable cuff on it which is inflated to seal off the airway and allow for inflation of the lungs.

We conduct a narrative review of the literature on the history of airway and anesthetic management for thoracic surgery, the current management methods and evidence for each modality, and discuss future directions for the field.

Apr 1, 2025 · The Airway Jedi is a website dedicated to teaching techniques for intubation, airway management, anesthesia, safe patient care, & medical team communication

Jun 4, 2023 · A thorough but brief airway assessment is essential for patients requiring advanced airway management. Indications for airway management are a failure to oxygenate, ventilate, or maintain a patent airway.

Airway Anesthesia: Overview Now that we’ve reviewed airway anatomy and its innervation, it makes sense to discuss how to anesthetize the airway for awake intubation.

Your airway and breathing during anaesthesia The first section of this leaflet explains what the airway is, why anaesthetists need to manage it and how they do this during your anaesthetic. It also explains how anaesthetists assess your airway ahead of surgery for any potential problems and the common risks associated with airway management.

Whenever a patient is about to receive sedation or general anesthesia, no matter what the technique, the preoperative assessment of the airway is one of the most important steps in ensuring patient safety and positive outcomes.

Complications of airway management remain a common cause (in some studies, the most common cause) of morbidity and mortality attributable to anesthesia. Successful management requires planning, and a well-constructed plan is predicated on a thorough and systematic airway assessment. This assessment should be performed on all patients