Advanced Airway Management

Written for emergency services providers, this handbook covers a broad range of airway management techniques, representing both basic and high-level skills. Chapters cover anatomy, airway maneuvers, airway aids, oxygenation and ventilation aids, tracheal intubation, verification of endotracheal tube placement, surgical airways, rapid sequence intubation, pediatric airway management, special situations, and case management scenarios. Case studies describe complications and possible solutions and illustrations highlight important techniques. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)