Successful awake intubation using Airtraq® in a low-resource setting for a patient with severe post-burn contractures

Successful awake intubation using Airtraq® in a low-resource setting for a patient with severe post-burn contractures

Abstract Background In resource-limited settings, advanced airway management tools like fiberoptic bronchoscopes are often unavailable, creating challenges for managing difficult airways. We present the case of a 25-year-old male with post-burn contractures of the face, neck, and thorax in Nigeria,...

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Main Authors: Simon Ponthus, Martina Odiakosa, Bertrand Gautier, Lionel Dumont
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Awake intubation
Low-resource setting
Airtraq® laryngoscope
Anticipated difficult airway
Patient safety
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-024-02887-x
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