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A new technique for fibreoptic intubation in children
Author(s) -
HASAN M. A.,
BLACK A. E.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1994.tb04349.x
Subject(s) - medicine , intubation , anesthesia , airway , controlled ventilation , laryngeal masks , nasotracheal intubation , laryngeal mask airway , surgery
Summary We describe a technique involving the use of a laryngeal mask airway, fibreoptic bronchoscope and a guide wire to manage the intubation of a child who was known to be a difficult intubation. The technique is simple, atraumatic, permits the use of an adult bronchoscope for infants and children, and allows control of the airway and ventilation throughout the period of intubation.