Novel role of focused airway ultrasound in early airway assessment of suspected laryngeal trauma
Abstract Background Upper airway injury secondary to blunt neck trauma can lead to upper airway obstruction and potentially cause a life-threatening condition. The most important aspect in the care of laryngeal trauma is to establish a secure airway. Focused airway ultrasound enables recognition of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-08-01
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| Series: | The Ultrasound Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13089-020-00186-3 |