Open AccessThe THRIVE technique to safely prolong the apnoeic window in a patient with a compromised airway
Author(s) -
Lam Wai,
Stolady Daniel,
Balakrishnan Ramachandran
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
anaesthesia cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2396-8397
DOI - 10.21466/ac.ttttspt.2015
Subject(s) - insufflation , medicine , oxygenation , anesthesia , airway , airway management
Summary We present the anaesthetic management of a 66‐yr‐old male with a severely compromised airway. We describe successful utilisation of the Transnasal Humidified Rapid‐Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange (THRIVE) technique for pre‐oxygenation and provision of apnoeic oxygenation during anaesthetic induction. This technique extends the safe apnoeic period, reducing the risk of oxygen desaturation and allowing time for management of the airway.