This 5th edition has been extensively rewritten. Now with over 300 figures, including over a hundred new figures and photos. Â Free online access to 58 videos of actual procedures and our unique animations are included in the price of book. The 5th edition is also available in e-book format. Educational videos also available.Topics covered include:Â
- Anatomy & PhysiologyÂ
- Assessment: recognizing respiratory failure and airway obstructionÂ
- Equipment: supplies & assemblyÂ
- Airway establishment: including opening the airway, oral and nasal airways, bag-valve-mask ventilation, tricks for difficult ventilation
- Adult intubation with step-by-step figures and photosÂ
- Pediatric intubation: difference between pediatric and adult anatomy and techniqueÂ
- Verifying placement;Â
- Nasal intubation: both blind nasal and laryngoscope assisted
- Fiberoptic intubation
- Glidescope intubation
- Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI): medication use and dosage
- Awake intubation: topicalization, nerve blocks and sedationÂ
- Extubation; Tricks of the trade;Â
- Common errors and how to avoid them;Â
- Complications
- Case studies.