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A technique that involves applying pressure to the thyroid cartilage of the throat to improve the view of the vocal cords during laryngoscopy.

A crucial step in airway management, especially if facemask ventilation or intubation is difficult or impossible. The primary goal is to ensure oxygenation for the patient by using a specialized device that sits above the vocal cords.

A device that allows for ventilation by creating a passageway above the vocal cords, bypassing the need for intubation.

The situation when a Supraglottic Airway Device (SAD) is used but fails to provide adequate ventilation, necessitating a reassessment of airway management options.

A decision point after failed SAD ventilation where the medical team evaluates various options for managing the airway, considering the risks and benefits of each procedure.

One option after failed SAD ventilation that involves waking the patient up to see if they can improve their own airway.

One option after failed SAD ventilation involving inserting an endotracheal tube through the existing Supraglottic Airway Device (SAD) to secure the airway.

One option after failed SAD ventilation where the medical team chooses not to intubate the trachea temporarily, managing the airway with other methods. This decision requires careful evaluation of the risks and benefits.

One option after failed SAD ventilation, often a drastic but necessary step when other methods fail, involving a surgical opening in the trachea or neck to provide an airway.

In airway management, this refers to a sequence of steps aimed at establishing secure ventilation, primarily through facemask ventilation and tracheal intubation.

These are characteristics or conditions that can make facemask ventilation and tracheal intubation more challenging and increase the risk of complications.

A critical aspect of airway management involving careful positioning of the patient's head and neck to facilitate airway access and visualization during procedures.

Expanding the options for visualizing the airway during laryngoscopy by trying different types of laryngoscopes, each with unique features and blade shapes.

Small, paired cartilages within the larynx that are crucial for vocal cord movement and provide attachment points for muscles and ligaments.

Small, paired cartilages that reside on top of the arytenoid cartilages, contributing to the connection of tissues in the larynx.

Small, paired cartilages that form a connection between the epiglottis and other laryngeal tissues.

A flap of cartilage that covers the opening of the windpipe (trachea) to prevent food or liquid from entering the lungs.

A large cartilage in the front of the larynx, the 'Adam's apple' in males, that protects the vocal cords and other internal structures.

A ring-shaped cartilage located below the thyroid cartilage that forms a complete ring around the trachea, providing support and stability.

A type of laryngoscope with a specific blade shape that provides a clear view of the vocal cords during intubation.

Another type of laryngoscope with a distinctive blade shape designed to lift and expose the epiglottis for better visualization.

This refers to utilizing specialized tools to improve the view of the vocal cords during laryngoscopy, particularly when traditional techniques are challenging.

A technique called 'Bimanual Laryngoscopy' involves using both hands to manipulate the airway structures, improving the view of the vocal cords.

A technique involving the use of a device that uses CO2 insufflation to lift the epiglottis and improve visualization during laryngoscopy.

This involves utilizing a combination of techniques, such as Bimanual Laryngoscopy and CO2 Insufflation, to optimize visualization and intubation when traditional methods aren't successful.

A potential complication during intubation that refers to the trachea collapsing or narrowing due to external pressure, making intubation difficult.

This technique involves using a device that allows for ventilation and intubation through the nose, bypassing the need for traditional oral intubation.

A technique used for airway management that involves inserting a tube through the surgical opening created in the trachea during a tracheostomy.

A technique used for airway management that involves an emergency surgical opening in the trachea to provide an airway. It is typically performed through a small incision in the neck.