Abstract
Key points
• Providing anaesthesia for surgery to the larynx and trachea is associated with a higher risk of airway complications and a need for skills in a variety of specialist techniques.
• A team approach with open communication optimizes outcome.
• Tubeless field anaesthesia can be provided in a variety of ways and the techniques used should form part of the agreed team strategy for airway management.
• Jet ventilation may be used to optimize surgical access, but familiarity with all aspects of its utilization and safety is essential.
• Anaesthesia for laser airway surgery involves specific equipment and the whole theatre team must be mindful of laser safety.
• Providing anaesthesia for surgery to the larynx and trachea is associated with a higher risk of airway complications and a need for skills in a variety of specialist techniques.
• A team approach with open communication optimizes outcome.
• Tubeless field anaesthesia can be provided in a variety of ways and the techniques used should form part of the agreed team strategy for airway management.
• Jet ventilation may be used to optimize surgical access, but familiarity with all aspects of its utilization and safety is essential.
• Anaesthesia for laser airway surgery involves specific equipment and the whole theatre team must be mindful of laser safety.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 242-248 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | BJA Education |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2017 |
Keywords
- 1C01
- 2A01
- 3A02
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine