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Ludwig's angina and airway considerations: a case report
Anand H Kulkarni1, Swarupa D Pai, Basant Bhattarai
1Department of Anesthesiology, Kasturba Medical College, Attavar, Mangalore, India. kulkarni1616@rediffmail.com.
Introduction:
Patients with deep neck infections present challenging airways for an anesthesiologist. Patients with Ludwig's angina may die as a result of the inability to effectively manage the airway.
Case Presentation:
Here we discuss the anesthetic management with fiberoptic intubation of a 45-year-old man with Ludwig's angina scheduled for emergency drainage.
Conclusion:
Awake fiberoptic intubation under topical anesthesia may be the ideal method to secure the airway in advanced cases of Ludwig's angina. When fiberoptic bronchoscopy is not feasible, not available or has failed, an awake tracheostomy may be the preferred option.
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