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9 - Difficult and failed airway

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 August 2009

Jonathan Benger
Affiliation:
United Bristol Healthcare Trust
Jerry Nolan
Affiliation:
Royal United Hospital, Bath
Mike Clancy
Affiliation:
Southampton University Hospitals Trust
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Print publication year: 2008

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,The Difficult Airway Society of the United Kingdom. This medical society was formed in 1995 and aims to improve management of the patient's airway by anaesthetists and critical care personnel. Website and algorithms are available at: www.das.uk.com

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