Airway management
AAGBI -2007
• Previous anaesthetic charts should be checked for evidence of airway problems. • A history of obstructive sleep apnoea is an important predictor for airway problems after induction. • Evidence of gastro-oesophageal reflux should be sought at the preoperative visit, with a low threshold for prescribing antacid prophylaxis. • Adequate manpower is essential, such that turning the patient in an emergency should be possible and accomplished without too much delay.