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Training Center (VDMTC)

Module 12

The American Society of Anesthesiologists' Management

of the Difficult Airway Algorithm and Explanation-Analysis of the Algorithm

 

Carin Hagberg, MD

Professor, Director of Neuroanesthesia and Advanced Airway Management

Department of Anesthesiology

University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Tel (713) 500-6240

Carin.A.Hagberg at uth.tmc.edu

 

 

Jonathan L Benumof, MD

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Introduction

The ASA Algorithm on the Management of the Difficult Airway

Summary of the ASA Algorithm

Problems with the ASA Algorithm and Likely Future Directions

Conclusion

Bibliography

 

 

 

first draft:  28 Mar 2006

content last updated:  30 Mar 2006

 

 

 

 

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Introduction

The ASA Algorithm on the Management of the Difficult Airway

Summary of the ASA Algorithm

Problems with the ASA Algorithm and Likely Future Directions

Conclusion

Bibliography

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