Airway Management
1. Pediatric Anesthesia
Video 1
Pediatric Airway Anatomy
This video provides a foundational overview of pediatric airway anatomy, emphasizing differences from adult anatomy and the clinical implications for airway management. It combines visual illustrations with explanatory commentary to clarify key concepts.
Video 2
Pediatric Airway Assessement
This video demonstrates pediatric airway assessment techniques, highlighting anatomical landmarks and factors that can complicate airway management. Step‑by-step guidance is provided for evaluating airway difficulty and planning interventions.
BJA provides a comprehensive review of pediatric anesthesia, covering pharmacology, airway management, and perioperative safety.
This primer summarizes core topics in pediatric anesthesia, including airway anatomy, induction techniques, and perioperative monitoring. It emphasizes practical approaches and key considerations in anesthetic care for children.
2. Obstetric Anesthesia
Video 1
Anesthesia for L&D
In this video, Dr. Feinstein breaks down the differences, indications, and practical techniques for epidural, spinal, and combined spinal-epidural (CSE) anesthesia in obstetric care. It serves as a concise primer for neuraxial anesthesia during labor and cesarean delivery.
Video 2
Physiological Changes in Pregnancy
This video offers a concise overview of the physiological changes in pregnancy, covering cardiovascular, respiratory, and hematologic adaptations.
This NYSORA chapter offers a comprehensive review of obstetric regional anesthesia, including physiological changes during pregnancy, anesthetic techniques, and clinical considerations. It serves as an in-depth resource for understanding the application of regional anesthesia in obstetric care.
This OB Anesthesia Survival Guide provides a structured approach to obstetric anesthesia education, featuring recommended readings, rotation expectations, and practical tips.
3. Geriatric and Frail Patients
Video 1
Geriatric Anesthesia Considerations
This presentation by Dr. Balan discusses cognitive decline, post-operative delirium, and dementia in geriatric patients, emphasizing the implications for anesthesia and perioperative care. It provides guidance on monitoring and mitigating risks during surgery.
Video 2
Changes in Elderly Surgical Patients
This lecture covers physiological and pharmacological changes in elderly surgical patients, helping to increase mindfulness of polypharmacy and optimize post-operative outcomes.
This resource provides an overview of anesthetic considerations for geriatric patients, including physiologic changes, cognitive impairment, and polypharmacy. It outlines strategies for preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and recovery planning.
OpenAnesthesia offers a detailed review of geriatric anesthesia concepts, covering frailty, morbidity, mortality, and informed consent considerations. It emphasizes practical approaches to risk assessment and perioperative care.
This ASA resource discusses the impact of age on surgical risk, including physiologic changes and cognitive vulnerability. It provides guidance for planning anesthesia and recovery strategies in older adults.
4. Other Considerations
Video 1
Considerations for Trauma Patients
In this video, Dr. Nguyen reviews anesthesia considerations for trauma patients, including airway management, resuscitation, and monitoring strategies with an emphasis on rapid assessment in emergency settings.
Video 2
Managing Critically Injured Patients
Dr. Steinmetz offers an in-depth video of anesthetic challenges and strategies in managing critically injured patients undergoing damage control surgery.
This resource provides a comprehensive overview of anesthesia for organ transplantation, covering preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative considerations. It details anesthetic strategies for kidney, pancreas, and liver transplant surgeries.
UpToDate reviews the anesthetic management of adult trauma patients, including airway, hemodynamic, and pain control considerations. It emphasizes strategies for rapid assessment and stabilization in emergency surgical settings.
This article covers anesthesia for acute burn injuries, highlighting airway challenges, fluid resuscitation, and intraoperative monitoring. It also discusses postoperative pain management and strategies to reduce complications.
5. Patients with Difficult Airway
Video 1
Fundamentals of Airway Examination
This video reviews the fundamentals of airway examination, emphasizing the importance of systematic evaluation to identify potential difficulties during airway management.
Video 2
Trauma Intubation Challenges
This NYSORA video demonstrates the unexpected challenges that can arise during intubation in a trauma patient. It highlights the use of video laryngoscopy and key strategies for managing difficult airways in emergency situations.
Video 3
3 B's Approach to Difficult Airways
This short video presents the "3 B's" approach to difficult intubation, offering practical tips and maneuvers for airway management in challenging scenarios.
This University of Toronto resource provides a 1-page structured review of difficult airway evaluation, algorithms, and management strategies.
NYSORA’s Difficult Airway Management section presents evidence-based techniques, decision pathways, and practical advice for airway rescue in difficult scenarios.
6. Patients with Chronic Pain / Chronic Opioid Use
Video 1
Pain Management in Opioid Use Disorder
This webinar explores perioperative pain management in the setting of opioid use disorder. It discusses balancing analgesia and addiction risk, using multimodal pain control, and perioperative planning in these complex cases.
These slides by Dr. Weissman covers anesthetic considerations for patients with chronic pain, including pharmacogenic interactions, hyperalgesia, and managing patients with chronic opioid use.
7. Patients with Substance Use Disorders
This UpToDate article details anesthetic approaches for patients with active or past substance use, covering interactions, altered physiology, and perioperative management strategies. Substances include alcohol, cannabis, opioids, sedatives, and stimulants.
This article presents perioperative management recommendations for patients with acute or chronic alcohol use, including risks and intervention strategies. It notably includes helpful figures summarizing peri-operative alcohol management guidelines for patients undergoing elective versus emergent surgery.
8. Patients with Developmental Delay / Cognitive Impairment
This BJA article reviews anesthetic considerations for children with special needs, addressing communication challenges and perioperative adaptations. It offers practical strategies for premedication, induction, and stress reduction tailored to these patients.
This article explores anesthetic considerations for postoperative neurocognitive disorders, including risk factors, diagnosis, and prevention strategies. It outlines perioperative approaches to minimize cognitive decline in vulnerable patients.