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Research Development
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Background The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical education has been widely documented [1] but its effect on workplace training for healthcare professionals is yet to be determined. As the pandemic eases, opportunities for formal teaching outside of the clinical environment may remain limited with the need to escalate elective..
Published: | 22/09/2021 |
Authors: | Pal S, Robinson E, Longley C, Jain N |
Background Management of an airway is a vital skill for many specialties. Front of neck access (FONA) is often a feared and unexpected event in a ‘can’t intubate, can’t oxygenate’ (CICO) scenario. Unless a clear plan is formed, further clinical difficulties could arise [1]. The Difficult Airway Society (DAS)..
Published: | 21/02/2019 |
Authors: | Jain N, Kainth R, Kennedy T |
Abstract Achondroplasia is the commonest form of dwarfism, with patients presenting significant anaesthetic challenges. Airway management is problematic due to macrocephaly, midface hypoplasia and narrow nasopharynx. Neck manipulation is dangerous owing to potential pre-existing cervicomedullary stenosis. Other problems may include restrictive lung disease, obstructive sleep apnoea, difficult venous access, hypersalivation..
Published: | 31/10/2018 |
Authors: | Jain N |
Management of the difficult airway requires familiarity with equipment and algorithms alongside well-rehearsed skills in their implementation. This demands effective collaboration between anaesthetists, ODPs and others, enabling successful execution of techniques in a crisis. NAP4 identified concerns including lack of education and training, inadequacy of skilled staff or equipment and..
Published: | 12/02/2018 |
Authors: | Jain N, Rodgers K |
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