[Critical evaluation of jet ventilation from the viewpoint of the endoscopist].
Endoscopists' clinical experiences using jet ventilation (N2O/O2 mixture) for microlaryngoscopy, endolaryngeal microsurgery and tracheobronchoscopy of adults, children and (small) infants are advantageous. Especially authors accentuate: Improved clearness of laryngeal area; overcoming intubation obstacles; extraordinary variability of sounds' arrangement. Authors observed no complications caused by this method. A "symptom of absent sharpness" (microscope) refers to dignity of epithelial alterations at vocal cords. The hygienic molestation of endoscopist by gas backflow is disadvantageous; on the other hand the same backflow essentially excludes a potentially risk of aspiration.
D000328:Adult; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000379:methods*; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008866:Microsurgery; D009609:Nitrous Oxide; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / Q000379:methods*
D009609:Nitrous Oxide
Kritische Wertung der Jet-Ventilation aus der Sicht des Endoskopikers.