| Autor: |
Ming Kai Teah, Esther Huey Ring Liew, Melvin Teck Fui Wong, Tat Boon Yeap |
| Zdroj: |
BMJ Case Reports; 2/19/2021, Vol. 14, p1-3, 3p |
| Abstrakt: |
Awake fibreoptic intubation (AFOI) is an established modality in patients with anticipated difficulty with tracheal intubation. This case demonstrates that with careful and meticulous preparations, AFOI can lead to improved airway management and excellent patient outcomes. A 38-year-old woman presented with severe trismus secondary to odentogenous abscess was identified preoperatively as having a potential difficult airway. AFOI was performed successfully using combined Spray-As-You-Go and dexmedetomidine technique. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
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