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Predicting an anatomically and/or physiologically challenging airway is not a straightforward task by any stretch of
existing difficult-airway ... management. ... prediction models only focus ... Extremes of size, Anatomic ... Diagnosis #EM #PCC
A transverse still image of the upper airway using the high frequency, linear transducer at the
A transverse still ... image of the upper airway ... using the high ... EM #Radiology #PCC ... #POCUS #Trachea
A transverse still image of the upper airway taken with a high frequency, linear transducer at
A transverse still ... image of the upper airway ... taken with a high ... EM #Radiology #PCC ... #POCUS #Trachea
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Inspiratory Positive Airway ... Post-extubation in high ... Aspiration - unable to clear ... initiate breath, Anatomic ... #criticalcare #management
A transverse still image of the upper airway using the high frequency, linear transducer at the
A transverse still ... image of the upper airway ... using the high ... EM #Radiology #PCC ... #POCUS #Trachea
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
enables sustained airway ... Surgical management ... will be required (high ... #differential #management ... #anatomy
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... of a difficult airway ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... ASA class If high ... medical and surgical management