Anaesthesia and intensive care
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Anaesth Intensive Care · Mar 2009
Case ReportsFibreoptic intubation under general anaesthesia--a simple method using an endotracheal tube as a conduit.
A novel technique for management of the difficult airway is described. The case report describes fibreoptic intubation of a patient who refused awake intubation. ⋯ Connection of the anaesthetic circuit allowed maintenance of anaesthesia, oxygenation and assisted ventilation while flexible bronchoscopy was performed through the tube via a bronchoscopy connector The endotracheal tube was subsequently advanced over the bronchoscope into the trachea. This technique uses readily available materials and can be used where the placement of a laryngeal mask is contraindicated or impossible.
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Anaesth Intensive Care · Mar 2009
Comment Letter Case ReportsThe serendipitous origin of ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia.