The video covers the same areas as the Basic Intubation Video, but details the differences in anatomy, equipment and technique for intubating children. Nasotracheal Intubation is more difficult than oral intubation because it's often performed on awake patients and is frequently done without seeing the anatomy. Fiberoptic intubation is an often difficult procedure used on patients with challenging intubations. Can Intubate , 4rd Edition, but with additional text added. The slides can easily be used independently of the book for classroom use by the instructor.
Video is intended for the increasing number of anesthesia residents electing an overseas rotation.
Anesthesiologists participating, like Dr. Whitten, in overseas volunteer missions to third world countries will also appreciate the information. Dr. Whitten details the differences between the hi-tech anesthesia typical in the U.S. and the older, simpler methods still in use in many parts of the world. Drawing on more than nine years of missions to Vietnam, the Philippines, Kenya, Colombia, Mexico and Honduras, she alerts the physician to the many potential mishaps that can occur in the transition from developed-country to underdeveloped country anesthesia. Even residents and physicans who won't be traveling overseas will find the video illuminating. Booklet is free to volunteers.