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Prediction of difficult laryngoscopy / difficult intubation cases using upper airway ultrasound measurements in emergency department: a prospective observational study
IntroductionDifficult laryngoscopy and intubation are serious problems among critically ill patients in emergency department (ED) so utility of a...
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Managing a difficult airway due to supraglottic masses: successful videolaryngoscopic intubation after induction of general anesthesia
BackgroundWhile awake, flexible bronchoscopic intubation has long been considered the gold standard for managing anticipated difficult airways, the...
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Development and validation of a screening method for difficult tracheal intubation based on geometric simulation and computer technology
BackgroundThe anatomical characteristics of difficult airways can be analysed geometrically. This study aims to develop and validate a...
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A Prospective Study to Correlate Difficult Intubation with Difficult Laryngeal Exposure for Microlaryngeal Surgery using Various Grading Scales of Difficult Intubation
Adequate visualization of the vocal folds is essential for optimal phonosurgery. Pre-operative knowledge of a difficult laryngeal exposure (DLE) can...
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Derivation of the Difficult Airway Physiological Score (DAPS) in adults undergoing endotracheal intubation in the emergency department
BackgroundPrediction of serious outcomes among patients with physiological instability is crucial in airway management. In this study, we aim to...
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Utility of Video Laryngoscopy Practice in Difficult Intubation Scenario with Direct Laryngoscopy: a Randomized Study
The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between the success rate of direct laryngoscopy (DL) in difficult airway management of...
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i-gel as an interface before intubation to buy safe apnea time in a patient with anticipated difficult airway due to multiple facial fractures
Any traumatic injury to the face can be uniquely challenging to the anesthesiologist. A difficult airway in a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
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Comparison of video laryngoscope, video stylet, and flexible videoscope for transoral endotracheal intubation in patients with difficult airways: a randomized, parallel-group study
BackgroundThe 2022 ASA guidelines recommend the video laryngoscope, video stylet, and flexible videoscope as airway management tools. This study aims...
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Difficult intubation and postoperative aspiration pneumonia associated with Moebius syndrome: a case report
BackgroundMoebius syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by non-progressive palsy of the abducens (VI) and facial (VII) cranial nerves....
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Application of difficult endotracheal intubation under fluoroscopy in otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery
PurposeThyroid cancer, laryngeal cancer and retrosternal goiter are common diseases of head and neck, which often causes difficulty breathing and...
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A case of monosomy 21 presented with difficult tracheal intubation
BackgroundMonosomy 21 is a rare chromosomal abnormality. It is mainly associated with mental retardation, intellectual disability, growth...
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Evaluation of the reliability of the upper lip bite test and the modified mallampati test in predicting difficult intubation under direct laryngoscopy in apparently normal patients: a prospective observational clinical study
Background and aimsDifficult endotracheal intubation is one of the most challenging operations in anesthesia. How to better predict difficult airway...
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Lateral position for difficult intubation in a patient with history of hemiglossectomy and flap reconstruction: a case report
BackgroundReconstructive head and neck surgery can alter upper airway anatomy. We report a difficult intubation in a patient with a history of...
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A randomized comparison of three intubation techniques/tube materials for nasotracheal intubation
PurposeWe sought to compare three intubation methods using different intubation techniques/tube materials for tube advancement from the nasal cavity...
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Management Of The Pediatric Difficult Airway: New Strategies Unveiled
Purpose of ReviewThis article outlines recent advancements in pediatric difficult airway management, driven by collaborative research and technology....
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Management of difficult and failed intubation in the general surgical population: a historical cohort study in a tertiary care centre
PurposeThe objective of this study was to describe the incidence, management, and complications of difficult and failed endotracheal intubation in a...
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Evaluation of the conventional and modified aerosol boxes during tracheal intubation in normal and difficult airways: a randomized, crossover, manikin simulation study
The aim of this study was to evaluate conventional and modified aerosol boxes in terms of intubation time, first-pass intubation success, and...
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Effects of head-elevated position on tracheal intubation using a McGrath MAC videolaryngoscope in patients with a simulated difficult airway: a prospective randomized crossover study
BackgroundThe head-elevated laryngoscopy position has been described to be optimal for intubation, particularly in obese patients and those with...
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Factors that determine first intubation attempt success in high-risk neonates
BackgroundApproximately 50% of all neonatal endotracheal intubation attempts are unsuccessful and associated with airway injury and cardiorespiratory...
