Airway anatomy & Assesment

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Why Airway Assessment is Important

  • Difficult Airways: Identifying and managing difficult airways is crucial.
  • Sensitive Patients: Some patients are sensitive to sedatives, requiring careful management.
  • Expert Consultation: Always call for expert consultation and help when needed.

Cases

  • 12 year old child with tracheostomy for LP
  • 4 years old mouth breather for CT
  • 2 year old down syndrome for Echo
  • 50 years old IDDM ,RA for diagnostic Endoscopy
  • un cooperative 20 years lady need tooth extraction H/O Burn only
  • 14 year girl BMI 40 for MRI
  • 6 year old MP for EEG