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Rev Mex Anest 2014; 37 (2)

Ultrasonographic evaluation of the upper airway

Carrillo-Esper R, Nava-López JA, Romero-Sierra G, Cáñez-Jiménez C

Language: Spanish
References: 26
Page: 123-130
PDF size: 471.12 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Ultrasound is a safe diagnostic tool, cost-effective and can be implemented at the bedside of the patient. Its application in anesthesiology initially focused for placement of vascular access and regional anesthesia, however, at present its use has been extended to the evaluation of the airway, cardiopulmonary and hemodynamic function in the perioperative period. Ultrasound in the assessment of the airway is useful in detecting anatomical alterations and along with clinical markers increase the predictability of difficult airway. It helps guide and confirm tracheal intubation and with bronchoscopy it reduces complications in the placement of tracheostomy. The objective of this work is to provide information to anesthesiologists about the utility of ultrasound in the evaluation of the upper airway.


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