Translaryngeal retrograde wire-guided fiberoptic intubation for difficult airway: a case report
Chau-In, W.; Pongmetha, S.; Sumret, K.; Vatanasapt, P.; Khongkankong, W.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 88(6): 845-848
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 16083228 Document Number: 2579
The authors describe the special tracheal intubation technique used in two patients with a difficult airway. These are the translaryngeal retrograde wire-guided and fiberoptic intubation. The authors show how to use both to facilitate intubation. The authors modified the technique by passing a guide-wire in a retrograde manner from the trachea to the nose and then a fiberoptic laryngoscope within the endotracheal tube over the wire. The technique can be applied for use in any difficult airway situation.
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