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Ioan Florin Marchis1,2, Matei Florin Negrut1, Cristina Maria Blebea3
1Faculty of Medicine, "Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400347 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 27, 2024
Summary
Pre-operative airway assessment is crucial for anesthesia and critical care. This review covers traditional exams and advanced imaging like AI for better difficult airway management.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Medical Imaging
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Airway management is essential in anesthesia, intensive care, and emergency medicine.
- Pre-operative airway assessment guides secure airway plans.
- Complex airway assessment is a growing area of anesthesia research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive literature overview of pre-operative airway evaluation.
- To discuss traditional and emerging techniques for airway assessment.
- To highlight technological advancements in difficult airway recognition and management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pre-operative airway evaluation procedures.
- Discussion of physical examinations, advanced imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI), and endoscopy.
- Exploration of emerging technologies including 3D reconstruction and artificial intelligence (AI).
Main Results:
- Traditional bedside examinations remain fundamental.
- Advanced imaging and endoscopic techniques offer detailed anatomical insights.
- Emerging technologies like AI show promise in improving difficult airway identification.
Conclusions:
- Accurate pre-operative airway assessment is vital for patient safety.
- Technological advancements enhance the recognition and management of difficult airways.
- Further research is needed to fully integrate new technologies and address limitations.
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