Fiberoptic endoscopy and the difficult airway
By: [edited by] Andranik Ovassapian.
Contributors: Ovassapian, Andranik.; Ovassapian, Andranik.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Lippincott-Raven
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 279
Subjects: Trachea -- Intubation; Endoscopy; Airway (Medicine); Airway Obstruction -- therapy; Endoscopy -- methods; Fiber Optics; Intubation, Intratracheal -- methods
Description: "The Second Edition of this critically acclaimed guide to fiberoptic endoscopic airway management now includes a thorough review of current-generation videosystems and expanded discussions of pediatric-related issues. Enhancing the text are over 180 high-quality, superbly detailed radiographs, tomograms, CT scans, line drawings, and color endoscopic visualizations. The book provides systematic reviews of the principles of fiberoptic endoscopy; endoscope mechanics; gross and radiographic anatomy of the airway; topical anesthesia of the airway; tracheal intubation; bronchial intubation; plus special coverage of the difficult airway and intubation. Also featured are illuminating case reports as well as a step-by-step scheme for teaching and learning fiberoptic endotracheal intubation"--Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Rev. ed. of: Fiberoptic airway endoscopy in anesthesia and critical care / Andranik Ovassapian. 1990.