In this episode, Dr. Laura Duggan, an Associate Professor in the Anesthesia Department in Ottawa, delves into the complexities of traumatic airway management. Dr. Duggan emphasizes the importance of combining opinions and evidence to provide the best patient care. She highlights the challenges of maintaining airway management skills and the shift toward evidence-based decision-making. Dr. Duggan also discusses the risks associated with blunt and penetrating airway trauma, the significance of assessing the mechanism of injury, and the value of visualizing both above and below the glottic entry during intubation. She encourages collaborative efforts between specialties and the use of nasopharyngoscopy for assessing airway trauma while stressing the importance of teamwork in critical situations.
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