No Strike Outs in Anterior Cervical Surgery Airway Management

A Streamlined Safety Protocol

This video is for all nurses, anesthesiologists, and spine surgeons who care for cervical spine patients after anterior procedures. It is a rational step-by-step algorithm to assess and treat the rare but potentially catastrophic postoperative complication of retropharyngeal hematoma. This coherent procedure aligns all of our medical staff in efficiently and effectively treating this problem-and will save lives.