Augmented fiberoptic intubation.
Patients who are difficult to intubate are randomly encountered. Patients who are in the postoperative period or who have suffered trauma have a greater chance of being difficult to intubate. The ability to quickly mobilize trained personnel and advanced equipment provides the best chance for a good outcome for these patients. Practice in placement of and intubation with LMAs is an important step toward providing an extensive safety net for patients needing intubation.
Barnett
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Department of Anesthesia, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.
Ochroch
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D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000379:methods; D020680:Bronchoscopes / Q000600:supply & distribution; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000293:injuries*; D015619:Respiratory System Abnormalities / Q000150:complications*; D012449:Safety