Tracheal rupture after tracheal intubation
We report a case of tracheal rupture in an 84-yr-old patient after tracheal intubation. The aetiology and treatment are discussed and the recent literature is reviewed.
I.A. Regragui, K.M. Natrajan, A.M. Fagan
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Context: A wire-reinforced silicone tube (LMA-Fastrach™ endotracheal tube) is specially designed for tracheal intubation using intubating laryngeal mask airway (ILMA). However, conventional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tracheal tubes have also been used with
Megha U Sharma +4 more
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Comparison between Polyvinyl Chloride and Flexometallic Endotracheal Tube for Blind Tracheal Intubation through I-gel: A Randomised Clinical Study [PDF]
Introduction: I-gel is the most commonly used, second-generation supraglottic airway device, which plays an important role in modern anaesthesia practice as a rescue device in difficult as well as failed intubation situations and resuscitations.
Sumati Kandi +5 more
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State of the art in tracheal surger. A brief literature review [PDF]
Background: Tracheal surgery requires a highly specialized team of anesthesiologists, thoracic surgeons, and operative support staff. It remain a formidable challenge for surgeons due to the criticality connected to anatomical considerations ...
Ibrahim, Mohsen +2 more
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A pillow of 8 cm height did not improve laryngeal view and alignment of airway axes but increased anesthesiologist discomfort compared to a pillow of 4 cm height during tracheal intubation in adult patients [PDF]
BackgroundNeck flexion by head elevation using an 8 to 10 cm thick pillow and head extension has been suggested to align the laryngeal, pharyngeal and oral axis and facilitate tracheal intubation. Presently, the laryngeal view and discomfort for tracheal
Hyo Ju Hong +4 more
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In the patients with stenotic upper respiratory airways tumor, the tracheal intubation during the surgical resection is sometimes impossible. In these situations, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation appears to be an interesting temporarily alternative to
Adama Sawadogo +3 more
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Predictors of Successful Decannulation Using a Tracheostomy Retainer in Patients with Prolonged Weaning and Persisting Respiratory Failure [PDF]
Background: For percutaneously tracheostomized patients with prolonged weaning and persisting respiratory failure, the adequate time point for safe decannulation and switch to noninvasive ventilation is an important clinical issue.
Abboussouan LS +30 more
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A comparative study of McGrath and Airtraq videolaryngoscopes for tracheal intubation
Background and Aims: Many cases of difficult tracheal intubation remain unrecognized until after induction of anesthesia. McGrath and Airtraq videolaryngoscopes are among the novel laryngoscopes that have an advantage over the conventional laryngoscopes ...
Nadeem Raza +4 more
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Is the Airtraq optical laryngoscope effective in tracheal intubation by novice personnel? [PDF]
BackgroundMacintosh laryngoscopic intubation is a lifesaving procedure, but a difficult skill to learn. The Airtraq optical laryngoscope (AOL) is a novel intubation device with advantages over the direct laryngoscope for untrained personnel in a manikin ...
Sang-Jin Park, Won Ki Lee, Deok Hee Lee
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Role of bedside intensive video laryngoscope tracheal intubation training in emergency difficult airway intubation teaching [PDF]
Objective To explore the role of bedside intensive video laryngoscope tracheal intubation training in emergency difficult airway intubation teaching. Methods Eighty-four rotating physicians in emergency resuscitation room were randomly divided into a ...
LIU Anlei, LI Yan, ZHU Huadong, LIU Jihai, LI Yi, XU Jun, YANG Jing
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