Airway management during anaesthesia for intracranial procedures has traditionally been by endotracheal intubation. We present three cases of radiological coiling of cerebral aneurysms during which a supraglottic airway device was used. This avoided the need for endotracheal intubation and the associated risks. We believe the use of a supraglottic airway device is a safe alternative to endotracheal intubation during coiling of cerebral aneurysms.
Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, St Vincent's Hospital, 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065, Australia. jonathan@golshevsky.com
J Clin Neurosci. 2009 Jan 1; 16 (1): 104-5.
AbstractAirway management during anaesthesia for intracranial procedures has traditionally been by endotracheal intubation. We present three cases of radiological coiling of cerebral aneurysms during which a supraglottic airway device was used. This avoided the need for endotracheal intubation and the associated risks. We believe the use of a supraglottic airway device is a safe alternative to endotracheal intubation during coiling of cerebral aneurysms.