Flexible-Imaging-Fiber-Guided Intratracheal Intubation in Rodents
Although experiments on intratracheal intubation for animals are essential for research, it remains challenging. This study aimed to validate an animal model using a flexible imaging guide system that can be conveniently and safely used as a new method ...
Sang Hoon Jeong+8 more
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Peritonsillar abscesses in infants requiring intratracheal intubation: Two case reports
Background and purpose: Peritonsillar abscess (PTA), which has a rapid onset and can cause life-threatening pharyngeal edema, is very rare in infants and there are only few reports in the literature. We report two cases of PTA in infants.
Yuki Ando+8 more
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Comparison of the Effect of Remifentanil Plus Atropine with Fentanyl and Remifentanil Alone on Preterm Infants’ Vital Signs in Non-emergency Intratracheal Intubation [PDF]
Background: Intratracheal intubation is associated with many side effects. Different groups of drugs have been used to control these side effects, but there is still no consensus on the most suitable drugs.
Mirhadi Mussavi+2 more
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Incidence of difficult intubation in thyroid gland surgery [PDF]
Background: Difficult intubation (DI) occurs in 1% to 3% in general population, and unsuccessful intubation in 0.04%. DI may cause a lot of undesirable effects during prolonged intubation period, including lethal outcome.
Kalezić Nevena K.+5 more
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Assessment of airway length of Korean adults and children for otolaryngology and ophthalmic surgery using a fiberoptic bronchoscope [PDF]
BackgroundKnowledge regarding normal upper airway anatomy is essential for airway management and is required to prevent malpositioning of endotracheal tubes. We evaluated the length of the upper airway in Korean children and adults who had no abnormality
Hae Jin Pak, Boo Hwi Hong, Won Hyung Lee
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Background and Aims: Diagnosing accurate placement of the tip of the endotracheal tube is crucial in pediatric practice. This study was conducted to find out the efficacy of five clinical methods to ascertain the tube position by a resident ...
Sathishkumar Selvaraj+2 more
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The effect of tracheal tube size on air leak around the cuffs [PDF]
BackgroundThis randomized single-blinded, cross-over study was done to evaluate the influence of the size of tracheal tubes on air leaks around the cuffs.MethodsIn a benchtop model, the number of longitudinal folds on the cuffs was evaluated for ...
Jin-Young Hwang+5 more
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Conversion of an oral to nasal intubation in difficult nasal anatomy patients: two case reports
Background Nasal intubation is indispensable for some cases that require intraoral surgical access, and the fiberoptic bronchoscope is the best tool for difficult airways.
Dong Won Kim+3 more
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Comparison of self-assembled video laryngoscope versus McGrath MAC®: A randomised controlled trial
Background and Aims: Video laryngoscopy highly improves the success rate for endotracheal intubation. However, commercially available video laryngoscopes such as McGrath MAC® can be costly.
Besthadi Sukmono+3 more
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Prospective Cohort Study Comparing Varying Doses of Cisatracurium and Atracurium on Intubating Conditions in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy [PDF]
Introduction: Cisatracurium and atracurium are nondepolarising muscle relaxants belonging to benzylisoquinolinium group. Intubating dose of cisatracurium is found to be safer than atracurium owing to the histamine release and resultant respiratory and
Chandrasekharan Anjali+2 more
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