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[Patil-Syracuse mask for fiberoptic intubation]
1Department of Anesthesia, Moji Rosai Hospital, Kitakyushu.
Masui. the Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology
|December 10, 1999
Summary
The Patil-Syracuse mask enables continuous positive pressure ventilation during fiberoptic intubation. This technique is valuable for difficult tracheal intubations when mask ventilation is initially successful.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Medical Devices
Context:
- Fiberoptic intubation is a crucial technique for airway management.
- Maintaining ventilation during intubation can be challenging.
- The Patil-Syracuse mask offers a novel solution for airway management.
Purpose:
- To introduce and describe the Patil-Syracuse mask for fiberoptic intubation.
- To evaluate the efficacy of the Patil-Syracuse mask in maintaining ventilation during intubation.
- To discuss the clinical application, complications, and limitations of this intubation technique.
Summary:
- The Patil-Syracuse mask, recently introduced in Japan, features a port allowing passage of a fiberscope, bronchoscope, and endotracheal tube with minimal air leakage.
- Continuous positive pressure ventilation is achievable with this mask during fiberoptic intubation.
- A modified endoscopy mask technique facilitated a mean expiratory tidal volume of 10 ml/kg during fiberoptic orotracheal intubation.
Impact:
- This technique provides a method for managing difficult airways when initial mask ventilation is feasible.
- It potentially improves patient safety by ensuring continuous ventilation during challenging intubations.
- The study contributes to the understanding of advanced airway management tools and techniques.