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Introduction
The hyoepiglottic ligament is a fibrous band that connects the hyoid bone to the epiglottis, contributing to the structural support and coordination of movements during swallowing. The hyoid bone and the structures associated with it, including ligaments like the hyoepiglottic ligament, are important for the proper functioning of the upper respiratory and digestive systems. More importantly, knowledge of these structures and being able to leverage them for intubation is a critical skill in laryngoscopy.
Essential Anatomic Details
Intubator’s View
Important Technical Detail
Engagement of the Ligament
Here is an example of what seating your blade in the valeculla and engaging the hyo-epiglottic ligament can do for your laryngeal view, and it highlights the important of this anatomic structure.
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5 Minute Airway
This incredible resource has one of the best out there for important airway skills. We suggest you dive into this page and then add them to your learning network. We have them on ours.
This Learning Space is Complete
Congratulations on visiting all the posters and completing this learning space. Remember to access the user guide and collect all the available points before you submit it to earn credit. Whether online or in person, you’re always welcome to go back and revisit any poster you want to review the material again.
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References
Engagement of the Median Glossoepiglottic Fold and Laryngeal View During Emergency Department Intubation Brian E Driver 1, Matthew E Prekker 2, Richard M Levitan 3, Jeffrey Corajod 4, Erin Karl 5, Andrew D Smith 6, Robert F Reardo https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34172299/.
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