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- Tatjana Goranović, Branka Maldini, Ana Markić, Morena Milić, and Jadranka Skurić.
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, Sveti Duh University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia. tanjagoranovic@hotmail.com
- Acta Clin Croat. 2012 Sep 1;51(3):499-503.
AbstractAirway management relates to the period of tracheal intubation, maintenance of endotracheal tube in situ, and finally extubation. Problems related to difficult extubation still pose significant challenge for both anesthesiologists and intensivists. This article reviews current approach to extubation strategy following difficult intubation. Guidelines and algorithm may be helpful in order to ensure safe management of the patient during this delicate period of airway management.
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