Open AccessManagement of unanticipated difficult intubation: a survey of current practice in the Oxford region
Author(s) -
Aziza Bokhari,
S. W. Benham,
M. Popat
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
european journal of anaesthesiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.445
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1365-2346
pISSN - 0265-0215
DOI - 10.1017/s0265021504002078
Subject(s) - medicine , intubation , tracheal intubation , endotracheal intubation , airway management , anesthesia
Unanticipated difficulty in tracheal intubation in an anaesthetized patient has always been a cause of concern to anaesthesiologists. This difficulty may lead to morbidity and mortality. This survey was carried out to determine the technique commonly favoured in centres in the Oxford region in the UK for the management of unanticipated difficult intubation.