Upper Airway Obstruction in Infants and Small Children During General Anesthesia

• 2017

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This video presentation aims to discuss the causes of upper airway obstruction during general anesthesia in infants and small children. The presentation highlights the various clinical methods employed to overcome upper airway obstruction with particular emphasis on optimal head positioning and effective jaw thrusting technique

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Airway Obstruction; Anesthesia; Infant

Institutions: Tufts Medical Center

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