Airway Pearls for Intubating the Obese Patient
Jul 23, 2024
AIRWAY PEARLS
- Consider every case a difficult Intubation due to effects on anatomy and physiology
- Normal airway techniques may not be effective.
- Positioning of the patient is critical- aim for head up.
- Pre-oxygenation techniques are crucial
- Appropriate medication dosing is important
- Video laryngoscopy may provide an edge
- Mechanical Ventilation needs to be tailored
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