Management of the Difficult Airway

Management of the Difficult Airway Failure to establish an airway can be life-threatening. Although relatively rare, such cases tend to be underreported. Advances in visualization techniques may be helpful. Difficult intubation can often be anticipated and prepared for.

Automated summary

Management of the difficult airway is crucial as failure to establish an airway can be life-threatening. Advances in visualization techniques can be helpful, and difficult intubation can often be anticipated and prepared for.