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ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm

The document outlines an algorithm for managing patients with difficult airways. It recommends first attempting basic maneuvers like head positioning and use of oral and nasal airways. If unsuccessful, it suggests trying alternative airway devices like supraglottic airways or video laryngoscopy. As a last resort, it advises considering awake fiberoptic intubation or surgical airway techniques if basic and advanced methods fail.

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ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm

The document outlines an algorithm for managing patients with difficult airways. It recommends first attempting basic maneuvers like head positioning and use of oral and nasal airways. If unsuccessful, it suggests trying alternative airway devices like supraglottic airways or video laryngoscopy. As a last resort, it advises considering awake fiberoptic intubation or surgical airway techniques if basic and advanced methods fail.

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ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm

Algorithm for managing the patient with a difficult airway (Modified from the algorithm prepared by the
ASA' Task Force on Airway Management

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