Airway Management in Head and Neck Cancer

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J.V.Divatia MD, FICCM, FCCM

Dr. J.V.Divatia MD, FICCM, FCCM

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Airway management is a central part of patient care and management in Head and Neck Surgery. Common challenges in Head and Neck surgery are shared airway, distorted airway anatomy due to existing pathology; risk of airway obstruction, disconnection or loss of airway intra-operatively; risk of soiling of the airway due to bleeding and surgical debris; and the potential for airway compromise post-operatively.

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Dr. J.V.Divatia MD, FICCM, FCCM

Prof & Head, Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain

Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.