Use of a Pharyngeal Guide to Aid Intubation with the Fibreoptic Laryngoscope

Abstract

The fibreoptic laryngoscope is a difficult instrument to master in anaesthetised patients, and reasons for this are discussed. The use of a pharyngeal guide was shown to provide an acceptable success rate in patients without anatomical deformity. These guides may also be beneficial to those with such deformities.

Keywords

ANAESTHESIA difficult endotracheal intubation management TECHNIQUES endotracheal intubation fibreoptic laryngoscopy APPARATUS fibreoptic laryngoscope Guedel airway Berman II airway

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