| The origins of the sniffing position and the Three Axes Alignment Theory for direct laryngoscopy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18724555 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The Three Axes Alignment Theory and the sniffing position for direct laryngoscopy are the anatomical basis for direct laryngoscopy. This position has been one of the hallmarks of airway management and yet its development is based on a small number of descriptive texts published between 1852 and 1944. This paper explores the origins of direct laryngoscopy and how the sniffing position came to be described. The seemingly incongruent techniques of the rigid bronchoscopist and direct laryngoscopist are discussed from an historical perspective. |
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Authors:
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K B Greenland; V Eley; M J Edwards; P Allen; M G Irwin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anaesthesia and intensive care Volume: 36 Suppl 1 ISSN: 0310-057X ISO Abbreviation: Anaesth Intensive Care Publication Date: 2008 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-08-26 Completed Date: 2008-09-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0342017 Medline TA: Anaesth Intensive Care Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 23-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Royal Brisbane and Royal Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Bronchoscopy
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history,
methods History, 19th Century History, 20th Century Humans Intubation, Intratracheal / history, methods Laryngoscopes / history Laryngoscopy / history*, methods Posture / physiology* |
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