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JSA airway management guideline 2014: to improve the safety of induction of anesthesia

Author: Japanese Society of Anesthesiologists

Published in: Journal of Anesthesia | Issue 4/2014

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Induction of general anesthesia significantly impairs control of the respiratory system, particularly upper-airway maintenance mechanisms. To ensure patient safety, anesthesiologists need to secure the airway during induction of anesthesia. Nevertheless, failure of airway control is a major cause of cardiac arrest and death attributable to anesthetic management [1‐3]. The purpose of this airway management guideline is to assist anesthesiologists to achieve safe airway management in the daily practice of clinical anesthesia for all patients, regardless of their age. Maintenance of oxygenation during induction of anesthesia is a primary focus of the guideline. Recommendations for safe procedures during recovery from anesthesia should be added to this guideline in the near future (Q1: 96 %)¹. …

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Title: JSA airway management guideline 2014: to improve the safety of induction of anesthesia
Author: Japanese Society of Anesthesiologists
Publication date: 01-08-2014
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Journal of Anesthesia / Issue 4/2014
Print ISSN: 0913-8668
Electronic ISSN: 1438-8359
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00540-014-1844-4

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