Anatomic and physiopathologic changes affecting the airway of the elderly patient: implications for geriatric-focused airway management

There are many anatomical, physiopathological, and cognitive changes that occur in the elderly that affect different components of airway management: intubation, ventilation, oxygenation, and risk of aspiration. Anatomical changes occur in different areas of the airway from the oral cavity to the la...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Johnson, Kathleen N, Botros, Daniel B, Groban, Leanne, Bryan, Yvon F
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2015
Materias:
Case Series
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4675650/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26673904
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S93796

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4675650/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26673904
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S93796

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