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Efficacy of I- gel™ for airway management of neonates with Pierre Robin sequence undergoing glossopexy: A prospective study.
- Source :
- Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery; Jul2022, Vol. 50 Issue 7, p569-575, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- This paper aims to review the utility of I- gel as a successful airway management device for infants with Pierre robin sequence (PRS) undergoing glossopexy. A prospective study was conducted on PRS neonates. The algorithm followed was putting a 'Tongue traction stitch' followed by the following sequence – two trials with direct laryngoscope intubation, two attempts with fiberoptic endoscope intubation followed by insertion of I-gel™ to manage difficult airway during glossopexy procedure. 6 patients were intubated with direct laryngoscope, 12 patients were intubated with fibreoptic endoscope and the rest 13 patients were intubated using I-gel™. Successful management of difficult airway was achieved with this airway management protocol during glossopexy and nil postoperative complications were encountered. Within the limitations of the study it seems that, I-gel™ is a relevant alternative toprovide a reliable and secure airway access to carry out glossopexy procedure in such patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10105182
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 158263411
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2022.05.012