Anaesthesia
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The Bonfils Intubation Fibrescope is a rigid optical instrument for performing orotracheal intubation. We describe its introduction into our clinical practice in 60 patients with normal airways who required orotracheal intubation for elective surgery. Two anaesthetists each performed 30 attempts to intubate, in turn, in patients who received a standard general anaesthetic with neuromuscular blockade. ⋯ There was a significant correlation between the intubation times and the verbal rating score (p < 0.01). There was evidence of airway trauma in the single patient in whom intubation failed. The Bonfils Intubation Fibrescope is an effective instrument for orotracheal intubation in normal subjects.
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Review Case Reports
Anaesthetic considerations in a parturient with varicella presenting for Caesarean section.
A parturient with varicella (chickenpox) presented for an elective Caesarean section and spinal anaesthesia was employed for surgery. A review of the literature is presented and the anaesthetic issues are discussed.
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Comment Letter Comparative Study
A comparison of simulated difficult intubation with multiple-use and single-use bougies.