Understand and Take Advantage of the Unique Properties of Helium for the Management of the Compromised Airway J. Mauricio Del Rio MD Theresa A. Gelzinis MD A 22-month-old girl began…
A High Inspired Concentration of Oxygen is Contraindicated in Certain Circumstances Xianren Wu MD David G. Metro MD The concept of oxygen toxicity in certain circumstances is well known among…
An Awake Intubation Should Not Be a Traumatic Experience for the Patient Chauncey T. Jones MD To some, the phrase “awake intubation” may conjure up thoughts of medieval torture tactics….
A Variety of Techniques Provide Acceptable Anesthesia for Awake Intubation of the Airway; Ultimately, the Most Important Factors Are Operator Experience and Adequate Time Chauncey T. Jones MD Awake fiber-optic…
Consider PEEP Andrea Y. Tan MD Ibtesam A. Hilmi MB, CHB, FRCA Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is defined as an elevation of alveolar pressure at the conclusion of passive expiration…
Basics of Airway Management—Part II (Tips and Tidbits) Catherine Marcucci MD Nabil M. Elkassabany MD Airway management is both a science and an art, and the wise anesthesia provider will…
Never Neglect the Basics of Airway Management Adam D. Niesen MD Juraj Sprung MD, PhD Establishing an adequate airway is an important task for every anesthesia provider, as is having…
Acute Pain Management Stephen M. Macres Peter G. Moore Scott M. Fishman Key Points The inadequate relief of postoperative pain has adverse physiologic effects that can contribute to significant morbidity…
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Charles W. Otto Key Points Brain adenosine triphosphate is depleted after 4 to 6 minutes of no blood flow. It returns nearly to normal within 6 minutes of…
Trauma and Burns Levon M. Capan Sanford M. Miller Kevin J. Gingrich Key Points Airway management is tailored to the type of injury, the nature and degree of airway compromise,…
