Continuous ventilation during intubation through a supraglottic airway device guided by fiberoptic bronchoscopy: a observational assessment

DiscussionNo adverse events were observed during this form of airway management in this small series of elective and fasted patient when performed by an anaesthesiologist experienced in fiberoptic intubation. A gap between fiberoptic bronchoscope and endotracheal tube inner lumen seems to be prerequisite for easy ventilation through the supraglottic airway. In trained hands, this technique can be a means to secure an airway with an intubating bronchoscope without pausing ventilations. A prerequisite for this is a well‐functioning supraglottic airway device.

Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - October 31, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: H. E. Landsdalen, M. Berge, F. Kristensen, A. B. Guttormsen, E. S øfteland Tags: Original Article Source Type: research