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Managing unexpected airway difficulties remains challenging. While new tools and algorithms offer promise, anaesthetists need practical skills and fallback plans for emergency airway management.

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  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Airway management presents ongoing challenges, particularly with unanticipated difficulties.
  • Current evaluation systems have limited predictive value, hindering proactive management.
  • Radiological techniques are helpful for known issues but less effective for unexpected airway problems.

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