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- Nobuhiro Shimada, Yoshihiro Hirabayashi, Naoyuki Taga, Mamoru Takeuchi, and Norimasa Seo.
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke 329-0498.
- Masui. 2011 Feb 1;60(2):168-72.
BackgroundThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the suitability of Airtraq optical laryngoscope for the tracheal intubation in children.MethodsEndotracheal intubation was performed using the Airtraq optical laryngoscope in 100 pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia. The time to complete tracheal intubation and optimizing procedures were recorded.ResultsThe Airtraq optical laryngoscope allowed visualization of the glottis and successful intubation in the 100 patients, including three patients with difficult airway. Utilization of a gum elastic bougie was helpful to introduce a tube tip to the trachea.ConclusionsThe Airtraq optical laryngoscope might be an alternative apparatus for endotracheal intubation in pediatric patients.
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