ANAESTHETICS AND AIRWAY
STIFF NECK
PromptStrategies that address airway challenges in impaired neck mobility (Not necessarily just C spine trauma)
ResponseUse of hyperangulated blade
Patient position - ear to sternal notch, pillows, etc
Videolaryngoscope
ELM/BURP
Inability to lay flat - Induce in sitting position
Use of NIV for preoxygenation
Patient position - ear to sternal notch, pillows, etc
Videolaryngoscope
ELM/BURP
Inability to lay flat - Induce in sitting position
Use of NIV for preoxygenation