Retrograde tracheal intubation.
Summary Successful management of difficult tracheal intubation by retrograde intubation has been reported for almost 50 years and can be used whether or not it is anticipated. There are numerous reports of variations to the basic technique to enhance reproducibility of this guided blind procedure. A review and analysis of the equipment and techniques provides a better understanding of this effective technique.
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Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. sasanksd@yahoo.com
D003413:Cricoid Cartilage / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D009055:Mouth; D009296:Nasal Cavity; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D013957:Thyroid Cartilage / Q000601:surgery