Contents


Preface

Tracheal intubation is one of the cornerstones of anesthesiology. To the layperson, and even many surgeons, intubation appears to be a somewhat simple procedure. Indeed, intubation is easy 95% of the time. The incidence of difficult direct laryngoscopy these

This book is a reference tool that presents the most up-to-date information on advances in tracheal intubation. Chapters discuss advanced tracheal intubation techniques such as video laryngoscopy, ultrasound use for airway management, the video-assisted intubating stylet technique, and airway management techniques for obstetric patients. All the chapters highlight the advances, successes, and continued challenges that we face with tracheal intubation. It is our hope that the information contained herein will

> **Jessica A. Lovich-Sapola, MD, MBA, FASA and Kasia P. Rubin, MD, MBA, FASA**

**Michael D. Bassett, MD and Kelly Lebak, MD, FASA**

Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

days is about 5%, with rates of difficult or failed intubation much lower.

help practitioners achieve 100% success with endotracheal tube placement.
