Ultrasound for airway management: An evidence-based review for the emergency clinician

Airway management is a common procedure performed in the Emergency Department with significant potential for complications. Many of the traditional physical examination maneuvers have limitations in the assessment and management of difficult airways. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been increasingly studied for the evaluation and management of the airway in a variety of settings.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - December 10, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Gottlieb, Dallas Holladay, Katharine M. Burns, Damali Nakitende, John Bailitz Source Type: research