Awake intubation with videolaryngoscopy and fiberoptic bronchoscope. [PDF]
By combining video laryngoscopy and fiberoptic bronchoscopy, awake intubation can be performed more safely.
Utada S+7 more
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Effects of head positions on awake fiberoptic bronchoscope oral intubation: a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
Background There are many factors affecting the success rate of awake orotracheal intubation via fiberoptic bronchoscope. We performed this study was to investigate the effects of head positions on awake Fiberoptic bronchoscope oral intubation.
Liu Z+7 more
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Effect of Sufentanil Combined with Nalmefene Assisted Surface Anesthesia on Transnasal Endotracheal Intubation Guided by Fiberoptic Bronchoscope. [PDF]
In order to study the clinical effect of sufentanil combined with nalmefene in fiberoptic bronchoscopy tracheal intubation in airway patients, a method based on sufentanil combined with nalmefene-assisted topical anesthesia for fiberoptic bronchoscopy ...
Zhao Z, Zhang J, Zhan Y, Wang Z.
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Successful airway management with combined use of a McGRATHTM MAC videolaryngoscope and fiberoptic bronchoscope in a patient with congenital tracheal stenosis diagnosed in adulthood. [PDF]
Background Most patients with congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS) develop respiratory symptoms early in life. CTS remaining undiagnosed until adulthood is rare. Case presentation A 51-year-old female was scheduled for cardiovascular surgery.
Hasegawa S+5 more
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A novel combined approach to placement of a double lumen endobronchial tube using a video laryngoscope and fiberoptic bronchoscope: a retrospective chart review. [PDF]
Background The objective of this study was to evaluate a modern combined video laryngoscopy and flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope approach to placement of a double lumen endobronchial tube and further characterize potential strengths and weaknesses of ...
Maracaja L+6 more
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Innovative use of the fiberoptic bronchoscope. [PDF]
AbstractTracheostomy can be challenging, especially in the presence of edema or infiltrative malignancy. We present a case in which a fiberoptic bronchoscope that is routinely used for difficult intubation helped to locate the trachea in an emergency situation.
Mehta KA+3 more
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An investigation of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia-positive culture caused by fiberoptic bronchoscope contamination. [PDF]
Background Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (SMA) is present in hospital environments and has been one of the pathogens that cause nosocomial contamination and infections.
Liu B, Tong S.
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Successful airway management with combined use of McGrath® MAC video laryngoscope and fiberoptic bronchoscope in a severe obese patient with huge goiter -a case report. [PDF]
Huge goitor can lead to tracheal compression and hence difficulty in intubation. This is compounded by severe obesity. Failed tracheal intubation in difficult intubation is a serious event that may lead to increased patient morbidity and mortality ...
Chung MY, Park B, Seo J, Kim CJ.
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Unconventional use of fiberoptic bronchoscope for Ryle's tube insertion in a patient with advanced carcinoma of the base of the tongue. [PDF]
Cancers of the head and neck, like the carcinoma base of tongue (BOT), can pose challenges to the insertion of a Ryle’s tube, thereby posing barriers in patient’s nutrition and health.
Bharadwaj A, Mishra A, Sadaf A, Jain V.
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Comparison of vocal cord view between neutral and sniffing position during orotracheal intubation using fiberoptic bronchoscope: a prospective, randomized cross over study. [PDF]
BackgroundIn intubation using fiberoptic bronchoscope (FOB), partial or complete obstruction of upper airway makes the FOB insertion difficult. Thus, maneuvers to relieve such obstructions are recommended.
Park S+8 more
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