A difficult intubation.
This paper describes a case of a difficult intubation in a neonate with the Pierre-Robin syndrome. Direct laryngoscopy was impracticable due to the atypical anatomy of the oropharyngeal cavity. The importance of adequate pre-anesthetic examination is stressed. Deep anesthesia during spontaneous respiration can facilitate endotracheal intubation in such cases.
D004825:Epiglottis / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D010855:Pierre Robin Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D014132:Trachea / Q000002:abnormalities*