Abstract Purpose Since the last Canadian Airway Focus Group (CAFG) guidelines were
published in 2013, the published airway management literature has expanded substantially …

General anesthesia technique can influence not only immediate postoperative outcomes,
but also long-term outcomes beyond hospital stay (eg, readmission after discharge from …

Recognizing the unique challenges of endotracheal intubation in critically ill patients is
paramount in limiting further deterioration during this high-risk procedure. A safe approach …

BACKGROUND:“Macintosh”-videolaryngoscopes (VLs) are VLs that allow both direct and
indirect laryngoscopy for intubation. We describe the decision-making and implementation …

Die Sicherung der Atemwege ist eine Kernkompetenz von Anästhesiologen, Intensiv-und
Notfallmedizinern, da ohne offene/gesicherte Atemwege keine Oxygenierung möglich ist …

BACKGROUND: Subjective evaluations to confirm recovery from neuromuscular blockade
with a peripheral nerve stimulator (PNS) is inadequate. Quantitative monitors are the only …

The German airway management guidelines are intended to serve as an orientation and
decision-making aid and thus contribute to the optimal care of patients undergoing …

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of high-dose rocuronium bromide in
general anesthesia for spinal surgery and analyze its safety. Methods: A total of 90 patients …

Numerous studies support the idea that neuromuscular blockade facilitates facemask
ventilation after induction of anaesthesia. Although improved airway patency or pulmonary …

Background The value of checking mask ventilation before administering neuromuscular
blocking drugs is still debated. Method We conducted a survey of the practice of …