Glossocoma
Glossocoma is the most common reason of upper airway obstruction.
Symptoms and Signs ❖ In less severe cases: Snore ,the throat was dragged. ❖ In severe cases:Abnormal chest breathing,
❖ The trachea bifurcates into the right and left main stem bronchi at the carina. The right main stem bronchus is approximately 2.5 cm long with a takeoff angle of approximately 25°. The left main stem bronchus is approximately 5 cm long with a take-off angle of approximately 45°.
❖ 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.
three depressions sign during inspiration. SPO2 decrease, Cyanosis Treatment jaw thrust, nasopharyngeal airway or oropharyngeal airway.