Aspiration in Anesthesia: Be Vigilant, Be Prepared

Posted onJuly 11, 2022August 14, 2022Leave a comment

Pulmonary aspiration in anesthesia can be life-threatening. Article discusses how to minimize risk with vigilance, good judgment, preparation, and quick actions. #anesthesia, #FOAMED Read More …

Plastic In the Airway: An Unsuspected Aspiration Hazard

Posted onAugust 25, 2015August 26, 20151 Comment

I saw a potential aspiration hazard in the OR today. How many times a day do we routinely peel plastic wrappers off of airway equipment? If I’m at the surgicenter, I might need 7 face masks, a variety of LMAs and endotracheal tubes and an oral airway or two. Take a look Read More …

My name is Dr. Christine Whitten. I’m an anesthesiologist, educator, author, and videographer dedicated to improving patient care and safety. I’ve been a practicing anesthesiologist for almost 40 years.

I’m the author of Whitten’s Step-by-Step Guides, a series of books teaching airway management, intubation, and respiratory care: Anyone Can Intubate, A Step-by-Step Guide to Intubation and Airway Management 5th edition, and Pediatric Airway Management: a Step-by-Step Guide.

My books, as well as my training videos on intubation and airway management, are used in training programs both nationally and internationally.

My goal is to share with you practical information: the things that you learn from experience, not just read from the book or the instruction manual. May the force be with us as we keep patients safe one airway at a time.

The Airway Jedi

Tips and tricks on intubation, airway management, anesthesia and safe patient care

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