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Management of predicted difficult airway with conventional techniques in an infant with rhabdomyosarcoma of the upper lip.

Authors :
Upadhya, Kavya R.
Ramavakoda, Chandrika Y.
Ravindra, Madhavi
Ganigara, Anuradha
Source :
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia. Jun2017, Vol. 61 Issue 6, p508-510. 3p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

In paediatric patients, airway management can be challenging due to unique anatomical and physiological variations. Hence, a thorough history, examination and pre-operative planning are essential in securing difficult airway in paediatrics. We report a case of a 7-month-old infant with rhabdomyosarcoma of the upper lip with anticipated difficult airway. The airway was managed with three different conventional techniques (modified nasal trumpet, supraglottic airway and direct laryngoscopy) for three different procedures in the same infant. The procedures were uneventful and recovery was good. This case report emphasises the use of conventional techniques in the management of difficult airway. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00195049
Volume :
61
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
123664306
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/ija.IJA_64_17