The Airway: Emergency ManagementBoth a reference text and a practical manual for use within the clinical setting, this book bases all airway management procedures on current standards of practice. It covers management procedures for the first 30-60 minutes of airway closure, and the pre-hospital management of airway emergencies. |
Contents
Clinical Airway Anatomy | 7 |
3 Ventilation and Oxygenation | 21 |
4 Basic Life Support | 39 |
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