Risk management of anesthesia for head and neck surgery
Makita, K.
Masui. Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology 58(5): 552-558
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-4892 PMID: 19462791 Document Number: 632902
Control of the airway is fundamental for the safe anesthetic practice of head and neck surgery and careful assessment of airway must be undertaken preoperatively. Safe tracheal intubation method should be decided after the airway assessment. Special considerations are necessary for laser surgery, use of a nerve stimulator, and selecting the proper size and type of endotracheal tubes. Emergency anesthesia for neck and head surgery is most difficult. Experienced personnel and several kinds of devices for securing the airway should be gathered in the operating room before induction of anesthesia.