Fiberoptic Endoscopy and the Difficult Airway [Hardcover]

Andranik Ovassapian (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781702720 | ISBN-13: 978-0781702720 | Publication Date: August 12, 1996 | Edition: Second

Updated and revised throughout, the Second Edition of this critically acclaimed guide to fiberoptic endoscopic airway management now includes a thorough review of current-generation videosystems and expanded discussions of pediatric-related issues. Enhancing the text are over 180 high-quality, superbly detailed radiographs, tomograms, CT scans, line drawings, and color endoscopic visualizations. The book provides systematic reviews of the principles of fiberoptic endoscopy; endoscope mechanics; gross and radiographic anatomy of the airway; topical anesthesia of the airway; tracheal intubation; bronchial intubation; plus special coverage of the difficult airway and intubation. Also featured are illuminating case reports as well as a step-by-step scheme for teaching and learning fiberoptic endotracheal intubation.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Critical Care Medicine -- Praise for the First Edition (titled Fiberoptic Airway Endoscopy in Anesthesia and Critical Care, 1990):| "A very useful and practical guide for airway management for anesthesiology residents, practitioners, and teachers. All physicians who manage airway problems will benefit by reading and referring to this book." --Critical Care Medicine Anesthesia and Intensive Care -- Praise for the First Edition (titled Fiberoptic Airway Endoscopy in Anesthesia and Critical Care, 1990):| "Beautifully presented with clearly written text and excellent illustrations...Could be usefully read by practitioners at all levels of bronchoscopic experience ... heartily recommend it." --Anesthesia and Intensive Care

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Second edition (August 12, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781702720
• ISBN-13: 978-0781702720
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,151,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)