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Review the anatomy relevant to airway management Understand the components of an airway examination Learn the principles of mask ventilation and intubation
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Beaman, S.T., Forte, P.J., Metro, D.G. (2010). Airway Evaluation and Management. In: Ehrenfeld, J.M., Urman, R.D., Segal, S. (eds) Anesthesia Student Survival Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09709-1_9
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