title: Fiberoptic intubation using intraoral glossopharyngeal nerve block in a patient with severe preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome.
abstract: Rationale and technique for use of intraoral glossopharyngeal nerve block is described in a parturient with severe preeclampsia and a past history of difficult intubation. Indications and contraindications for administration of other forms of airway anesthesia are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, University of Tennessee, Memphis 38163, USA.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: D'Alessio
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ramanathan