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Dr. Hemalatha S
Speaker:
Dr. Deepa Sinha
Definition:
AIRWAY: The passage through which the air passes
during respiration.
According to ASA
‘The clinical situation in which a conventionally trained
anaestthesiologist experiences difficulty with mask
ventilation, difficulty with tracheal intubation or both’
Difficult Mask Ventilation: OBESE
O: Obesity i.e. BMI>26 kg/m
B: Beard
E: Edentulous
S: Snorer
E: Elderly
And also Difficult in maintain mask seal due to any
anatomical, congenital or acquired factors.
Anatomy:
PARTS OF AIRWAY
Upper Airway:
Regional &
Local
Examinatio
Specific test
for
assessment
Radiographic
presentation
1) History:
Should be conducted when ever its feasible i.e. before
the initiation of anaesthetic care and airway
management inorder to:
- Detect any medical, surgical and anaesthetic factors.
- Examination of previous medical records if available.
2) General, Physical and regional
Examination:
a. Patency of nares
k. Infection of Airway
Uvula
Class 1- Visualization of the Soft palate, faucial
pillars, uvula and hard palate