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Basic preoperative airway assessment conducted by anesthesiologists to assess intubation difficulty, along with the two commonly
Basic preoperative airway ... anesthesiologists to assess intubation ... #intubation ... Mallampati Classification ... : Mallampati Classification
Predicting a Difficult Airway
Prior to attempting intubation one should assess the airway. 
3-3-2 rule indicates normal
to attempting intubation ... Mallampati Classification ... of endotracheal intubation ... - Classification ... based on which parts
Airway Intubation Confirmation on POCUS
Linear probe is placed on anterior neck at the level of the
Airway Intubation ... Confirmation on POCUS ... If esophageal intubation ... Herbst @EUSmkh #Airway ... #Confirmation #POCUS
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
management of Multiple Trauma ... desmopressin) - A - Airway ... management, intubation ... SMR - Consider POCUS ... -1 #Multiple #Trauma
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Inspiratory Positive Airway ... upper & lower airway ... CHF, decreases intubation ... COPD, decreases intubation ... deformity (facial trauma
Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Airways Pediatric airway ... Risk of mainstem intubation ... pediatrics due to short ... Pediatric #Adult #Airway ... #CriticalCare #Intubation
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
assessment of airway ... nasopharyngeal airway ... The focus is on ... requiring endotracheal intubation
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... applied) A - Airway ... suction; oral airway ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... #Pediatrics #Trauma
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resequenced Trauma ... life-threats in trauma ... Critical airway ... resuscitation should focus ... #Trauma #Resuscitation
Tracheal Airway POCUS prior to anticipated difficult airway
1. ID cricothyroid membrane evaluation
2. Confirm tracheal intubation
3. Detect
Tracheal Airway ... POCUS prior to anticipated ... difficult airway ... #Tracheal #Airway ... #POCUS #trachea