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Video laryngoscope as an assist tool in lateral position laryngoscopy

Author(s) -

Haramritpal Kaur,

Gurpreet Singh,

Amandeep Singh,

Manpreet Kaur,

Gagandeep Sharda

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

anesthesia essays and researches

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 0259-1162

DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.177183

Subject(s) - medicine , supine position , laryngoscopy , anesthesia , intubation , airway , airway management , video laryngoscope , tracheal intubation , laryngoscopes

Difficult airway is one of the most challenging situations invariably encountered in modern anesthesia practice and requires a high level of skill. This case report highlights the use of video laryngoscopy as an assist device for lateral position intubation in a patient with a large lumbar mass who was unable to lie supine. This case emphasis the significance of careful approach to planning and preparation in the management of airway in such a case.

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