title: Fiberoptic Intubation Using LMA as A Conduit and Cook Airway Catheter as An Exchanger in A Case of Tessier 7 Facial Cleft Syndrome.
abstract: Any anaesthesiologist handling a paediatric airway must have a detailed understanding of the differences in airway anatomy, signs and symptoms of airway compromise and common paediatric airway abnormalities. In addition to various equipments needed to manage a difficult airway, there should be a clear plan for evaluation, preparation and management of life threatening complications. We share our experience of successfully managing a difficult airway of a 5 year old child with Tessier 7 facial cleft syndrome. We emphasize the importance of preoperative evaluation, preparation and use of various airway adjuncts.
authors.affiliation: Head of the Department, Department of Anaesthesia, Jaslok Hospital and Reserch Center, Mumbai.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dasgupta
authors.forename: Anand
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authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: Vaibhavi
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authors.lastname: Baxi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Parab
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Budhakar