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The major responsibility of the anesthesiologist is to provide adequate respiration for the patient. The most vital element in providing functional respiration is the airway. No anesthetic is safe unless diligent efforts are devoted to maintaining an intact functional airway. The same principles of airway management outlined in this chapter are applicable to all clinical situations in which respiratory inadequacy may develop.
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