Revista española de anestesiología y reanimación
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Jun 2011
Case Reports[Orotracheal intubation of patients with acromegaly using the AirTraq laryngoscope].
An excess of growth hormone is responsible for the phenotypical characteristics of acromegaly. Tissue hypertrophy and growth also affect the airway, potentially making perioperative management difficult. ⋯ At this time, videoassisted or optical laryngoscopes can offer a way to facilitate intubation in these patients. We report 3 cases in which the AirTraq optical laryngoscope was used to gain a full view of the vocal cords in acromegalic patients scheduled for pituitary surgery by the transsphenoidal route.
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Jun 2011
[Experience with the proseal laryngeal mask in ventriculoperitoneal shunting].
To describe the use, utility, safety, and effectiveness of the Proseal laryngeal mask for airway management in patients undergoing ventriculoperitonea shunting. ⋯ The Proseal laryngeal mask is useful for airway management in patients undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunting. Due to the forced position of the neck, however, it may be necessary to reposition the mask or even proceed to orotracheal intubation in some cases. As is the case for other advanced uses, experience with the device is necessary. Material for managing a difficult airway should be on hand.
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Jun 2011
Practice Guideline[Labeling of injectable drugs used in anesthesia].