Fiberoptic Intubations for Airway Management

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Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM
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There are several airway management techniques for securing airways in situations where the patient’s breathing is compromised. In cases where a difficult airway is anticipated, fiberoptic intubation is the method of choice since it has a high airway management success…
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What Are the Indications for Inserting a Laryngeal Mask?

what are the indications for inserting a laryngeal mask
Dr. Rick Rutherford, M.D., FAAFP
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Laryngeal airway masks are an invaluable tool in effective airway management, especially in emergency situations. They are particularly helpful during “can’t intubate, can’t ventilate” scenarios as they are easy to insert for airway rescues. They can be blindly placed and…
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Emergency Cricothyrotomy: Enabling Airway Access in Emergency Situations

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Dr. Rick Rutherford, M.D., FAAFP
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During life-threatening situations, the airway of a patient may be severely compromised. The condition requires critical and timely intervention by establishing a front-of-neck access (FONA) emergency airway, otherwise known as emergency cricothyrotomy or cricothyroidotomy. Cricothyroidotomy is performed as a final…
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