OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To identify trends in medical school otolaryngology curriculum requirements. STUDY DESIGN Survey of United States allopathic medical schools. METHODS A survey was sent to deans of curriculum at allopathic medical schools. We identified opportunities for medical students to learn basic concepts in otolaryngology during their undergraduate medical training. The opportuni...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To quantify trends and characteristics of sleep studies performed for Medicare beneficiaries in the United States. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective longitudinal study of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Part B National Summary Data and Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data from 2000 to 2014. METHODS Sleep study data were analyzed according to type of ...

The 2005 American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Guidelines emphasize minimizing the interruption of chest compression to maximize coronary and cerebral perfusion pressure. In an emergency situation, airway management is often performed by a less experienced physician, in sub-optimal conditions. Introduction of video laryngoscopes might have benefits in these situations. ...

Patients undergoing general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation are exposed to a brief apnea period that is usually well tolerated. Conventional preoxygenation techniques may not provide adequate time for safe airway management in patients at high risk for desaturation or when an unanticipated difficult airway arises. Continuous oxygen administration during the apnea period, termed apneic o...

Obstetric anesthesia is one of the high risk subspecialties of anesthesia practice. Anesthesia related complications are the sixth leading cause of maternal mortality. Difficult or failed intubation following induction of general anesthesia for CS remains the major contributory factor to anesthesia-related maternal complications. The airway management of obstetric patients is a challenging issu...

Abstract Laryngoscopes are used as diagnostic devices for throat inspection or an aid to intubation. Their blade must be geometrically compatible with patients’ anatomy provide a good view doctors minimal discomfort patients. For this reason, paper was aimed investigate the feasibility of producing customized blades. The customizable model developed following feature-based approach eight morpho...