Cystic Teratoma of Face and Scalp - Management of Difficult Pediatric Airway by Modification of Conventional Technique
Management of pediatric difficult airway has always been a challenge to the anesthesiologist. Effective airway management includes proper assessment of the airway, anticipation of difficulties, good preparation & team work. We present a unique case of 6-week-old infant posted for excision of a l...
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2017-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Management of pediatric difficult airway has always been a challenge to the anesthesiologist. Effective airway management includes proper assessment of the airway, anticipation of difficulties, good preparation & team work. We present a unique case of 6-week-old infant posted for excision of a large cystic teratoma of face and scalp where the airway was secured effectively by using the retro-molar intubation and modification of conventional technique of ventilation and laryngoscopy. |
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| Item Description: | 10.21699/jns.v6i4.667 2226-0439 |