Airway Pearls for Intubating the Obese Patient

bariatric airway clinical cases podcast difficult bariatric airway intabtion 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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