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The Rigid Tube as an Alternative in Controlling the Problematic Airway
Published on: June 6, 2020
Difficult diagnostic laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy aided by the laryngeal mask airway
M Maroof1, M Siddique, R M Khan
1Dept. of Anesthesiology, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Abstract:
A case of difficult diagnostic rigid bronchoscopy is described. However, flexible fibrescopy could be easily performed through a laryngeal mask airway despite complete lack of experience by the operator. Excellent visualization of the larynx and bronchial tree with minimal haemodynamic disturbance accompanied the technique.
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