Open AccessUnsuccessful Intubation and Stabilization by Laryngeal Mask Airway in the Delivery Room: A Case of Tracheal Atresia
Author(s) -
M. Cody Smith,
Autumn Kiefer,
Christopher E. Bailey
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
case reports in pediatrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2090-6803
pISSN - 2090-6811
DOI - 10.1155/2021/9983153
Subject(s) - medicine , tracheoesophageal fistula , atresia , laryngoscopy , tracheal intubation , airway , laryngeal mask airway , intubation , endotracheal intubation , anesthesia , fistula , surgery
A term male newborn infant was apneic at birth, and endotracheal intubation was unsuccessful. He was stabilized for transport with a laryngeal mask airway. Laryngoscopy revealed tracheal atresia with intrathoracic distal tracheoesophageal fistula. A laryngeal mask airway may provide ventilation in tracheal atresia patients with a fistula.
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