Salazar CB

Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 241-245
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ABSTRACT

The difficult airway is a common problem in adult critical care patients. However, the challenge is not just the establishment of a safe airway, but also maintaining that safety over days, weeks or longer. It’s imperative the recognition of the potentially difficult airway and the necessary preparation for difficult intubation and extubation. Therefore, physicians need to be familiar with the difficult airway algorithms and enhance their skill with relevant airway adjuncts.

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