Open AccessVideo 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 -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.177183
Subject(s) - laryngoscopy , supine position , intubation , airway management , airway , medicine , video laryngoscope , anesthesia
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.