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- Fig. 1.
Suggested letter to be given to a patient with a difficulty airway experience to be shared with future caregivers, who then can use this information to prepare for and prevent future tragedies. DOB = date of birth. LMA = laryngeal mask airway. Courtesy the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation.
- Fig. 2.
This subject demonstrates an wide oral opening and stable dentition.
- Fig. 3.
The normal profile of this subject suggests that his mandibular length is adequate and that manual ventilation and intubation should not be difficult.
- Fig. 4.
Thyromental and sternomental distances are measured with the subject performing maximal head extension.
- Fig. 5.
Lip bite test is demonstrated. Since the subject can place his lower teeth at or above the upper vermilion line, adequate jaw movement should permit intubation using direct laryngoscopy.
- Fig. 6.
This subject illustrates the classic sniffing head position, which is optimal for intubation. It also allows for more effective manual ventilation in most situations.
- Fig. 7.
Pre-anesthesia checklist. NPO = nil per os (nothing by mouth). Courtesy the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation.
- Fig. 8.
Difficult airway algorithm developed and modified by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. LMA = laryngeal mask airway. From Reference 38, with permission.
- Fig. 9.
Comparison of 2 methods of preoxygenation. Data from Reference 40.
- Fig. 10.
Cormack-Lehane grades.
- Fig. 11.
Mallampati view of the patient discussed in the case study.
- Fig. 12.
Note dictated and entered into the medical record of the patient in the case study. LMA = laryngeal mask airway.
- Fig. 13.
The cause of the intubation difficulty in the case study was massive mandibular tori.
- Fig. 14.
A difficult-airway warning band was placed on the patient, alerting hospital caregivers of the potential airway problem.
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