Biphasic Cuirass Ventilation for Airway Surgeries: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Airway surgeries pose great challenges for the anesthesiologists as the airway is shared by them and the surgeon. It is of paramount importance to have control of the airway during such surgeries. Many techniques have been employed to provide uninterrupted oxygenation to the patient with or without the presence of a definitive airway. Recently, biphasic cuirass ventilation (BCV) has been used effectively to provide tubeless airway management in patients undergoing airway surgeries. This article discusses the feasibility and viability of using BCV for various airway surgeries and also reviews the existing literature regarding its use in the perioperative period for such indications.