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KMID : 0356920130650030254
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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2013 Volume.65 No. 3 p.254 ~ p.256
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Use of the i-gel™ supraglottic airway device in a patient with subglottic stenosis -a case report-
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Lee Ki-Hwa
Kang Eun-Su
Jung Jae-Wook
Park Jae-Hong
Choi Young-Gyun
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Abstract
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The airway management of patients with subglottic stenosis poses many challenges for the anesthesiologists. Many anesthesiologists use a narrow endotracheal tube for airway control. This, however, can lead to complications such as tracheal mucosal trauma, tracheal perforation or bleeding. The ASA difficult airway algorithm recommends the use of supraglottic airway devices in a failed intubation/ventilation scenario. In this report, we present a case of failed intubation in a patient with subglottic stenosis successfully managed during an i-gel™ supraglottic airway device. The device provided a good seal, and allowed for controlled mechanical ventilation with acceptable peak pressures while the patient was in the beach-chair position.
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KEYWORD
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Airway management, Subglottic stenosis
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