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Severe stridor in elderly patients presents management challenges. Awake fiber-optic intubation provided a safe airway when tracheostomy under local anesthesia was not feasible due to anatomical changes.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Anesthesiology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Severe stridor necessitates prompt airway management.
  • Limited diagnostic options complicate treatment decisions for acute stridor.
  • Elderly patients with stridor pose unique clinical challenges.

Observation:

  • An elderly female presented with acute, severe stridor.
  • Tracheostomy under local anesthesia was complicated by a diffuse thyroid mass.
  • Airway management required an awake fiber-optic intubation.

Findings:

  • Awake fiber-optic intubation can be a viable alternative to tracheostomy in select cases of acute upper airway obstruction.
  • Unanticipated anatomical variations can impede standard surgical airway procedures.

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  • Experienced clinicians can successfully manage complex airways using flexible endoscopic techniques.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of flexible intubation skills in managing acute airway emergencies.
    • Anesthesiologists and surgeons should consider awake fiber-optic intubation when tracheostomy is high-risk or impossible.
    • Further research into optimal airway management strategies for complex stridor cases is warranted.