Quick Guide to Common Anesthesia Procedures
The cognitive aids on this page are reproduced with permission from the "Manual of Clinical Anesthesiology" by Dr. Larry Chu and Dr. Andrea Fuller.
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Insertion of Peripheral IV
Dr. Chu demonstrates Portable IV from April START podcast
For additional information, see also: NEJM Clinical Procedure Video: IV placement
Standard Induction of General Anesthesia
Dr. Chu demonstrates general anesthesia induction from April START podcast
Mask Ventilation
Dr. Chu and Dr. Harrison demonstrate mask ventilation from December START podcas
Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion
Endotracheal Intubation
Dr. Chu demonstrates endotracheal intubation from December START podcast
For additional information, see also: NEJM Clinical Procedure Video: Endotracheal Intubation
Awake Fiber Optic Intubation
Insertion of Left-Sided Double Lumen Tube
Wire Crichothyroidotomy
For additional information, see also: NEJM Clinical Procedure Video: Wire Crichothyroidotomy
Radial Artery Catheterization
For additional information, see also: NEJM Clinical Procedure Video: Radial Artery Catheterization
Central Venous Catheterization (Internal Jugular)
For additional information, see also: NEJM Clinical Procedure Video: Ultrasound-guided Internal Jugular Catheterization
Spinal Anesthesia
Lumbar Epidural Placement