Fiberoptic bronchoscopic nasotracheal intubation in children.
A new method for nasotracheal intubation of infants and young children is described. This method offers a smooth, reliable, and rapid means of entry into these children's airways in a safe and efficient manner in a wide variety of cardiorespiratory illnesses. This technique should be reserved for well-trained physicians with adequate equipment and experience. It is an optional technique for intubation that should be available in all modern general and children's hospitals throughout the country.
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D020680:Bronchoscopes; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004630:Emergencies; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000379:methods*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy*