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===1. Difficult mask ventilation=== | ===1. Difficult mask ventilation=== | ||
A simple algorithm for the management of difficult mask ventilation | A simple algorithm for the management of difficult mask ventilation | ||
is given in Figure 1 | is given in Figure 1. | ||
====Difficult mask ventilation – equipment problems==== | ====Difficult mask ventilation – equipment problems==== | ||
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child’s oxygen saturation begins to fall: | child’s oxygen saturation begins to fall: | ||
:EITHER insert an LMA (if available), | :EITHER insert an LMA (if available), | ||
:OR deepen anaesthesia, attempt to visualise the vocal cords and | :OR deepen anaesthesia, attempt to visualise the vocal cords and intubate the trachea. | ||
intubate the trachea. | |||
There is no randomised controlled trial to assess which is the best | There is no randomised controlled trial to assess which is the best | ||
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If in doubt, wake the child up. | If in doubt, wake the child up. | ||
===2. Unexpected difficult tracheal intubation=== | ===2. Unexpected difficult tracheal intubation=== | ||
A simple algorithm for the management of unexpected difficult | A simple algorithm for the management of unexpected difficult | ||