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Review
. 2009 Jul:19 Suppl 1:77-87.
doi: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2009.03014.x.

The management of difficult intubation in children

Robert W M Walker  1 , James Ellwood
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Review

The management of difficult intubation in children

Robert W M Walker et al. Paediatr Anaesth. 2009 Jul.

Abstract

This article looks at the current techniques and equipment recommended for the management of the difficult intubation scenario in pediatric practice. We discuss the general considerations including preoperative preparation, the preferred anesthetic technique and the use of both rigid laryngoscopic and fiberoptic techniques for intubation. The unanticipated scenario is also discussed.

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  • Fibreoptic intubation through the LMA in children.
    Mayhew J. Mayhew J. Paediatr Anaesth. 2009 Nov;19(11):1131. doi: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2009.03157.x. Paediatr Anaesth. 2009. PMID: 19807889 No abstract available.
  • Difficult neonatal airway.
    Spencer C, Kapila A. Spencer C, et al. Paediatr Anaesth. 2010 Mar;20(3):283-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2009.03212.x. Paediatr Anaesth. 2010. PMID: 20470324 No abstract available.

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