Endoscopy of the Upper Airways

ence to techniques of orotracheal and nasotracheal intubation as well as to cricothyreotomy and tracheotomy. Methods of local and general anesthesia for these procedures are covered. The special situation of intubation in the neonatal and pediatric age groups is considered from the standpoint of anatomy, anesthesia, and instrumentation. There are several good illustrations and some instructive xeroradiographs demonstrating why the "sniffing" position is the best for visualization of the glottis and upper airway endoscopically. The chapter on complications of tracheal intubation is quite thorough. The anatomy of the upper airway and pathophysiology of conditions requiring intubation are covered only briefly. This book would be a valuable addi¬ tion to departmental libraries for anesthesiology, otolaryngology, inten¬ sive care medicine, and emergency medicine. EDWARD WEISBERGER, MD San Francisco