Journal of clinical anesthesia
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We present the case of a patient who first presented with unexpected difficult laryngoscopy and intubation after induction of general anesthesia. After multiple failed attempts using direct laryngoscopy, tracheal intubation was successfully performed with the Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway. He returned to the operating room 5 days later for another surgical procedure, and intubation was performed with the Direct Coupler Interface Video Laryngoscope on the first attempt by the same anesthesiologist.
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Case Reports
Soft palate perforation during orotracheal intubation facilitated by the GlideScope videolaryngoscope.
We report a case in which a videolaryngoscope was used to facilitate endotracheal intubation in a patient with a large exophytic mass involving the right supraglottis. After intubation, it was noted that the soft palate had been perforated by the styletted endotracheal tube. The defect closed spontaneously postoperatively within 9 days.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Clinical analgesic efficacy and side effects of dexmedetomidine in the early postoperative period after arthroscopic knee surgery.
To determine the analgesic efficacy of dexmedetomidine in the early postoperative period. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine provides a modest analgesic effect after knee arthroscopy, but the side effects of this drug, such as hypertension and bradycardia, may restrict the use of large bolus doses.