TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Airway Management and Tracheostomy A1 - Troob, Scott A1 - Long, Sallie A2 - Lalwani, Anil K. Y1 - 2020 N1 - T2 - Current Diagnosis & Treatment Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, 4e AB - Throughout the medical community, otolaryngologists are relied upon as experts of the airway. In this role we manage patients with a variety of airway-related conditions and are often called upon to evaluate and secure the airway in challenging scenarios. Our ability to function effectively stems from detailed anatomic knowledge, the ability to comprehensively assess the airway, expertise in the various procedural and technical aspects of securing an airway, and cooperation with our anesthesia colleagues. This chapter will first review how to evaluate the airway in a variety of patient scenarios. Physical exam components and key points in preparation for airway consults will be discussed. Next, steps and techniques in securing an airway along with the various instruments and equipment that one must be well-versed in will be reviewed in depth. Both surgical and nonsurgical airway techniques are included. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1169077730 ER -