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The rigid nasendoscope as a tool for difficult tracheal intubation: A manikin study*.
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Anaesthesia . Jul2003, Vol. 58 Issue 7, p675-679. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Summary We examined the use of the 30° rigid nasendoscope in aiding difficult tracheal intubations. A Cormack and Lehane grade 4 difficult intubation (no view of glottis or epiglottis) was set up on a manikin. After 10 s of tuition, 40 anaesthetists attempted to pass a standard gum elastic bougie between the cords, with and without the nasendoscope, in randomised order. A bougie curved to an ‘optimal curve’ was also tested. Using the standard bougie 13/40 (33%) passed the bougie between the cords without the nasendoscope, compared with 31/40 (78%) when using the nasendoscope (p < 0.001). The ‘optimal curve’ bougie resulted in 29/40 (73%) and 39/40 (98%) success rates without and with the nasendoscope, respectively (p = 0.004). The nasendoscope is a simple and easy to use tool in grade 4 intubation, and results are improved further by the use of an ‘optimal curve’ bougie. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
*ANESTHESIA
*PHYSICIANS
LARYNGEAL intubation
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00032409
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Anaesthesia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9987564
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2044.2003.03203.x