Thursday, February 12, 2015

Mnemonic Sub :Anesthesiology; Failed intubation

INTUBATION:

Infections of larynx

Neck mobility abnormalities

Teeth abnormalites (eg poor dentifom, loose and protuberant teeth)

Upper airway abnormalities, strictures, or swellings

Bullsneck deformities

Ankylosing spondylitis

Trauma/ Tumour

Inexperience

Oedema of upper airway

Narrowing of lower airway

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