Nasopharyngeal Airway Ventilation-A Viable Option in Anticipated Difficult Mask Ventilation
Awake intubation is considered a technique of choice in anticipated difficult airway. Similarly, awake airway control should be considered in anticipated difficult mask ventilation to maintain continuous oxygenation. Placement of nasopharyngeal airway prior to induction of anaesthesia can help to op...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-12-01
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Series: | The Indian Anaesthetists' Forum |
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Online Access: | http://theiaforum.org/article/Nasopharyngeal Airway Ventilation-A Viable Option in Anticipated Difficult Mask Ventilation |