Give 4 symptoms and signs that may suggest significant airway compromise associated with a goitre?
4
Give 7 investigations specifically indicated in the preoperative assessment of a patient presenting for thyroidectomy for thyrotoxicosis who has received antithyroid medication?
7
Following a thorough pre-operative assessment, you do not anticipate that the airway is likely to be difficult. You plan to intubate via standard direct laryngoscopy. Give 4 airway considerations for airway management specific to this procedure?
4
What 2 techniques can be used to check for haemostasis prior to surgical closure?
2