How to Perform an Airway Physical Assessment?
Assessing the physical appearance of facial structure is an essential component of the pre-anesthesia evaluation. This assessment helps the anesthesia provider anticipate potential difficulties...
The Mallampati Classification
The Mallampati Classification assesses airway anatomy based on the visibility of oral structures during maximal mouth opening. It aids in predicting difficult intubation: Class...
Assessment of Medical History Relating to the Airway
Airway Medical History Assessment involves gathering information about a patient's past and current medical conditions, treatments, and any relevant factors that may affect their...
What is Malignant Hyperthermia, Diagnosis and Prevention.
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a clinical condition and disorder of muscle metabolism triggered by succinylcholine and volatile anesthetic agents, which leads to a life-threatening...
Airway Management of Choice for Non-OR Anesthesia( NORA)
Anesthesia Provider must be ready to address airway related complication while doing Non-OR Anesthesia Procedures. Most complications are desaturation, airway obstruction, apnea, hypoxemia, and...
Anesthesia Consideration for COVID-19 or Suspected Patients
COVID-19 is the latest coronavirus disease that emerged in China in December 2019. An emerging infectious syndrome caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome...