Airway Articles

Hugh Stephens has graciously supplied the following articles on airway management;

  • Airway risk assessment –  a review of current evidence to aid clinical decision-making Download
  • Airway management roundtable – six international airway experts offer their opinions on various airway matters Download
  • Submental tracheal intubation for a patient with multiple facial fractures – let me know if you plan to do one of these and I’ll come and watch Download

If you come across any interesting articles that you think are worth sharing, please contact me and I’ll post details on GCAPE.

Clinical Meeting, Friday August 14, 2015.

(Posted on behalf of Peter McLaren)

Hi,

On Friday, August 14th, in the Pindara boardroom, Covidien rep, Peta Crompton will give a presentation on the INVOS system of cerebral oxygen monitoring. There are currently two machines in service at Allamanda. Studies, experience and reports from hospitals have come out since our last review of this device. The new boardroom is at the junction of the old hospital and the new David Lindsay Wing. 5.30 for 6. Food and drink supplied. Please RSVP for catering purposes.

Regards,

Peter McLaren