Key Wordssimulation, difficult airway, pulmonary complications, cardiovascular complications, anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, hyperkalemia, local anesthesia toxicity, malignant hyperthermia, airway fire Synopsis Intraoperative anesthesia emergencies are common. Many emergencies can be…
Key Wordsgeneral anesthesia, anesthesia delivery systems, patient monitoring, anesthesia supplies, anesthetic agents, airway management Synopsis Delivery of general anesthesia requires a trained anesthesia provider; the availability of functioning, safe…
Key Wordschecklist, algorithm, quality, safety, WHO, outcome, process, safety Synopsis Surgery requires orchestration of numerous components, including requirements for satisfactory operating space; a clean, safe environment; working sterile equipment;…
Key Wordspreanesthesia evaluation, pre-operative checklist, anesthetic risk, medical history, resource limited Synopsis Elective surgery in resource-limited countries is often performed by mobile surgical teams, either as an outreach within…
Gold Weight Insertion for Upper Eyelid Reanimation Larissa Habib Brian P. Marr DEFINITION Upper eyelid loading with a gold weight is the treatment for paralytic lagophthalmos causing exposure keratopathy. This…
Babysitter Nerves for Facial Reanimation Adel Y. Fattah DEFINITION The aim of facial reanimation is to provide facial symmetry at rest and synchronized coordinated facial expression. When the facial nerve…
Labbé Procedure: Lengthening Temporalis Myoplasty Daniel Labbé Pierre Guerreschi DEFINITION Facial paralysis sequelae might lead to major physical and social consequences that can drive patients to isolation, unemployment, and depression….
Facial Reanimation in the Oncologic Patient Using Nerve Grafts and Nerve Transfers Joseph H. Dayan DEFINITION Facial reanimation in the setting of parotid tumors can be challenging, sometimes with unpredictable…
Temporalis Flap and Lengthening Temporalis Myoplasty for Facial Paralysis Andre Panossian DEFINITION Facial paralysis is the result of facial nerve dysfunction (cranial nerve VII). It can be congenital or acquired,…
Supraclavicular Island Flap for Oropharyngeal Reconstruction Michael W. Chu Ernest S. Chiu DEFINITION The oropharynx is the middle part of the pharynx from the level of the soft palate to…
