Air embolism is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In this tutorial, we discuss the role of an anaesthetist in the prevention, monitoring and management of air embolism during the perioperative period.

Rapid sequence induction (RSI) is a core skill for anaesthesia providers. This tutorial describes indications, method, drug choice, controversies, and variations in the performance of RSI

This article outlines the management of the obstructed airway, including diagnosis, different airway management options and key lessons learnt from the 4th UK National audit project of major airway complications (NAP 4).

Typhoid enteric fever is a bacterial infection of the gastrointestinal tract common in the low resource setting and can be fatal if not treated promptly. This tutorial provides a comprehensive summary of the disease including epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms,...

The second article of this labour epidural series features 4 cases requiring identification of the most appropriate neuraxial technique. It covers why epidurals fail and how these failures may be rectified.