Pulmonary and laryngeal tuberculosis in a 25-week parturient diagnosed after failed tracheal intubation

Managing a difficult airway in pregnancy is a challenging procedure for an anesthesiologist. Over the course of pregnancy, Mallampati score worsens in association with fluid retention,[1] and contributes to the increased risk of failed intubation in the pregnant compared to the general surgical population.[2,3] The pregnant patient is also at greater risk of aspiration, making the consequences of failed intubation more severe.
Source: International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Source Type: research