Recent advances in airway management

New techniques and equipment have been discovered, or rediscovered, to assist with airway management. These advances have been suggested for both field and Emergency Department use. We will review these techniques, including dual-lumen airway devices, percutaneous tracheal cannula kits, and nonvisualized methods of tracheal intubation. The last discussion will focus on tactile, transillumination, and retrograde techniques.