Failed intubation. A case report.

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Clinical Case Reports
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Intubation is a critical airway management procedure.
• Long-acting muscle relaxants are often used to facilitate intubation.
• Potential risks associated with muscle relaxant use require careful consideration.

Observation:

• A case report highlights a dangerous complication during intubation.
• The complication arose from misjudging the clinical situation while using a long-acting muscle relaxant.
• This scenario underscores the importance of accurate clinical assessment.

Findings:

• The case illustrates a specific danger associated with long-acting muscle relaxants in intubation.
• The clinical misjudgment led to an adverse event.
• Suxamethonium is proposed as a beneficial agent for routine intubation.

Implications:

• Proper clinical judgment is paramount in airway management.
• Suxamethonium offers a safety margin for unexpected intubation difficulties ('failed intubation').
• This case supports the continued use of suxamethonium in specific anesthetic contexts.