Abstract
Nasotracheal intubation can be both challenging and traumatic, especially in cases of atypical anatomy. We present a series of 3 such cases in which an endotracheal tube introducer (bougie) was used to facilitate successful, atraumatic, nasotracheal intubation via Seldinger technique. The technique described can guide a nasotracheal tube through narrow nasal passages, small pharyngeal spaces, and past acute laryngeal approach angles, all without transoral manipulation of the tube. The technique is easy to perform, uses a routine skill set, and can be advantageous in numerous clinical scenarios.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 609-611 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia |
Volume | 34 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Bougie
- Intubation
- Magill forceps
- Nasal
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine