Anaesthetic challenges in a patient with Ludwig angina:A case report | Zendy

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Anaesthetic challenges in a patient with Ludwig angina:A case report

Author(s) -

Shivani Saini,

K.K. Kshetrapal,

Geeta Ahlawat,

H Kamal,

Tarandeep Singh

Publication year - 2008

Publication title -

southern african journal of anaesthesia and analgesia

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.175

H-Index - 10

eISSN - 2220-1173

pISSN - 2220-1181

DOI - 10.1080/22201173.2008.10872562

Subject(s) - medicine , angina , airway , intubation , endotracheal intubation , bronchoscopy , general surgery , airway management , surgery , asthma , anesthesia , psychiatry , myocardial infarction

To the Editor: We present a case report of a 19 year old mentally challenged male child admitted with Ludwig's angina who was posted for surgical incision and drainage. The clinical scenario was further compounded by restricted mouth opening since childhood. Endotracheal intubation was successfully accomplished with awake fibreoptic bronchoscopy. Alternative methods for securing airway in such patients are discussed.

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