Airway Management: Current Practices in India
Author Information
Author(s): Ramkumar Venkateswaran
Primary Institution: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Hypothesis
What is the current state of airway management practices among anaesthesiologists in India?
Conclusion
The study highlights a significant gap between awareness of difficult airway management protocols and their implementation in practice among Indian anaesthesiologists.
Supporting Evidence
- 90% of responders were aware of difficult airway management protocols.
- Only 60% had a local version of a difficult airway management protocol in their operating rooms.
- 9 out of 10 responders chose to use the LMA Classic for difficult airways.
Takeaway
Most anaesthesiologists in India know about airway management protocols, but many don't actually use them in their work.
Methodology
A questionnaire was sent to around 600 anaesthesiologists to assess their awareness and practices regarding difficult airway management.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported awareness and practices of anaesthesiologists.
Limitations
The questionnaire did not evaluate the actual components of difficult airway carts available to responders.
Participant Demographics
70% were young anaesthesiologists with less than 10 years of experience.
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