A Hybrid Technique Using Video Laryngoscope-assisted Flexible Bronchoscopy to Facilitate Endotracheal Intubation in Children with Anticipated Difficult Airway: A Case Series
We present a case series using a hybrid technique of video laryngoscope-assisted flexible bronchoscopy to facilitate endotracheal intubation in children with anticipated difficult airway. This series describes the management of difficult airways in four paediatric cases using the hybrid technique: two cases of Apert syndrome scheduled for cranial remodelling with orbito-facial advancement, one case of an incomplete cleft palate and retrognathia scheduled for palatoplasty, and another case of Parry Romberg syndrome scheduled for a reconstructive procedure. This case series aims to highlight the value of the hybrid technique as a safe and effective intubation modality in paediatric difficult airways.
Authors
- Kulothungan Gunasekaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2872-1630)
- Reesha Joshi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5674-2228)
- V S G Yachendra
- Pradeep Karunagaran
Institutions
- Qatar Airways (Qatar) (QA)
- Military Hospital (PK)
- Saveetha University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Türk anesteziyoloji ve reanimasyon derneği dergisi
- Published
- 2025-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4274/tjar.2024.241587
- Primary Topic
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00