Conversion of an oral to nasal intubation in difficult nasal anatomy patients: two case reports

Conversion of an oral to nasal intubation in difficult nasal anatomy patients: two case reports

Abstract Background Nasal intubation is indispensable for some cases that require intraoral surgical access, and the fiberoptic bronchoscope is the best tool for difficult airways. However, fiberoptic bronchoscopy is not always possible in cases with altered pharyngeal anatomy. Case presentation In...

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Main Authors: Dong Won Kim, Kyu Nam Kim, Jung Eun Sun, Hyun Jin Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Airway management
Intratracheal intubation
Nasotracheal intubation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-021-01298-6

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