TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 6. Essential Anatomy of the Airway A1 - Reichman, Eric F. PY - 2013 T2 - Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e AB - A thorough understanding of anatomy is essential for the performance of any medical procedure.1–10 Untoward events due to a procedure are usually the result of inexperience and/or an inadequate understanding of the regional anatomy. The anatomy of the airway and airway procedures are no exception. From the evaluation of external anatomic landmarks to the performance of nerve blocks for fiberoptic intubation, an understanding of the anatomy of the airway will result in fewer attempts at intubation and improved success with fewer iatrogenic misadventures. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/20 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57700538 ER -