Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Airway management in neurosurgical patients presents unique challenges to the anaesthetist. This review will consider specific approaches to numerous problems in airway management related to logistical, physiological and anatomical concerns. The goal is to provide a clinically oriented and practical discussion regarding issues of airway management in neurosurgical patients. ⋯ The demands for airway management in neuroanaesthesia require expertise in the various modes of securing the airway while considering the patient's physiological requirements as well as the unique surgical demands.