Airway management complications causing temporary patient harm are common, but
serious injury is rare. Because most airways are easy, most complications occur in easy …

Purpose Simulation-based learning is increasingly used by healthcare professionals as a
safe method to learn and practice non-technical skills, such as communication and …

Simulation has long been integrated in anaesthesiology training, yet a comprehensive
review of its effectiveness is presently lacking. Using meta-analysis and critical narrative …

Adult tracheostomy and laryngectomy airway emergencies are uncommon, but do lead to
significant morbidity and mortality. The National Tracheostomy Safety Project incorporates …

The primary aim of this study was to identify, describe and compare the content of existing
difficult airway management algorithms. Secondly, we aimed to describe the literature …

The objective of this chapter is to provide the overall background and framework for the
remainder of the volume. Specifically, we will lay the foundation for the subsequent chapters …

The inability to maintain oxygenation by non‐invasive means is one of the most pressing
emergencies in anaesthesia and emergency care. To prevent hypoxic brain damage and …

Purpose Within the field of anesthesia, simulation has been used as a tool for training and
assessment for over 30 years. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the state of the …

Objectives: We systematically reviewed the effectiveness of simulation-based education,
targeting independently practicing qualified physicians in acute care specialties. We also …

Induction of general anesthesia significantly impairs control of the respiratory system,
particularly upper-airway maintenance mechanisms. To ensure patient safety …