Fibreoptic Aided Retrograde Intubation in an Oral Cancer Patient
Author Information
Author(s): Das Sabyasachi, Mohan C Gharami, Bidyut B Bose, Payel
Primary Institution: North Bengal Medical College
Conclusion
The combination of retrograde and fibreoptic intubation can effectively secure the airway in patients with oral cancer and difficult intubation.
Supporting Evidence
- The incidence of difficult intubation in the general population is around 5.8%.
- Awake FOB is considered the gold standard for anticipated difficult intubation.
- FOB intubation has a difficult learning curve and its success depends on skill and training.
Takeaway
Doctors used a special technique to help a patient with a big mouth tumor breathe during surgery, making it safer and easier.
Methodology
The procedure involved awake nasotracheal intubation using a guide wire and fibreoptic scope in a patient with a large oral cavity mass.
Limitations
The technique may have a difficult learning curve and depends on the skill and experience of the practitioner.
Participant Demographics
A 35-year-old female patient with a rapidly progressing oral tumor.
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