Unanticipated difficult airway cesarean delivery algorithm

SGA: supraglottic airway; FSI: flexible scope intubation.
* Change technique:

• Optimize head position
• Different laryngoscope blade
• Alternate technique (eg, video laryngoscope, light wand, bougie)
• More experienced clinician

¶ Repeated attempts at laryngoscopy may result in difficult mask ventilation.
Δ Consider SGA placement.
◊ Invasive airway techniques include surgical tracheotomy, cricothyrotomy, retrograde intubation, and transtracheal ventilation.
§ Examples of unstable maternal condition: maternal hemorrhage, cardiac arrest, amniotic fluid embolism.
¥ Refer to UpToDate content on anticipated difficult airway for cesarean delivery.