title: [Fiberoptic bronchoscopy via laryngeal mask in children].
abstract: A fiberoptic bronchoscope provides a good access to the distal airways, inaccessible for a rigid bronchoscope. A major disadvantage of the fiberoptic bronchoscope in tracheal intubation of children is its little diameter, impeding the instrumentation and suction. A laryngeal mask (LM) of a suitable size was used with the fiberoptic bronchoscope in 68 children aged 0 to 15 years under TIVA. A large-sized fiberoptic bronchoscope with a channel for instruments can be safely and effectively used in anesthesized children due to LM. A relatively large internal diameter of LM permits ventilation round the fiberoptic bronchoscope. The method is atraumatic and represents a good alternative to the rigid bronchoscope in children.
authors.forename: V M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Mizikov
authors.forename: T V
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: Variushina
authors.forename: Iu Ia
authors.initials: IuIa
authors.lastname: Kirimov
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017214:Laryngeal Masks; D008297:Male