Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparing the novel GlideScope Groove videolaryngoscope with conventional videolaryngoscopy: a randomized mannequin study of novice providers.
To compare the GlideScope Groove (GG) with conventional GlideScope videolaryngoscopy (GVL) and direct laryngoscopy (DL) on intubation times, intubation attempts, and glottic visualization of an airway mannequin by medical students. ⋯ GG was not superior to DL or GVL in time-to-intubate an airway mannequin.
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Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica is a rare disorder characterized by cartilaginous or ossified submucosal nodules that project into the tracheobronchial lumen. It is typically discovered in the evaluation of chronic upper respiratory symptoms. A case of a completely asymptomatic man diagnosed with extensive disease throughout his upper airway after unanticipated difficult endotracheal intubation for elective surgery, is presented.
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To report the use of ultrasound for cyroablation of purely sensory nerves for long-term relief of pain because the use of ultrasound enhances accuracy while minimizing injury to surrounding structures. ⋯ Neuro-ablative procedures using cryotherapy have been well reported. The use of ultrasound with cryotherapy facilitates direct visualization of the anatomy and aids in avoidance of vital vascular and pleural structures.
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A patient developed brisk airway bleeding after being discharged earlier that day following an uneventful partial vocal cord cordectomy. This emergent complication required management by the team of anesthesiologists and otorhinolaryngologists. A plausible explanation for the occurrence of this complication was the presence of aberrant arterial blood supply in the area of the vocal cords where the surgery was performed.