Intubation with Airtraq™ laryngoscope in a morbidly obese patient
2011
Successful Intubation with Airtraq in a Morbidly Obese Patient
Sample size: 1
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Author Information
Author(s): Tantia Pratik, Malik Sunny, Jamil Shahin, Samal Rajiv
Primary Institution: J.N. Medical College Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
Conclusion
The Airtraq™ laryngoscope enabled successful and rapid intubation in a morbidly obese patient with minimal hemodynamic response.
Supporting Evidence
- The Airtraq™ laryngoscope shortens the duration for tracheal intubation.
- Minimal hemodynamic changes were observed during intubation using the Airtraq™.
Takeaway
Doctors used a special tool called Airtraq to help a very overweight woman breathe during surgery, and it worked really well and quickly.
Methodology
The patient was intubated using the Airtraq™ laryngoscope after induction with propofol and succinylcholine.
Participant Demographics
A 35-year-old morbidly obese woman with a BMI of 41 kg/m2, known hypertensive and diabetic.
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