An Unusual Cause of Failure of Fiberoptic Intubation due to Continuous Suctioning: A Case Report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Flexible fiberoptic intubation is the gold standard technique during difficult airway management. Failure of fiberoptic intubation could be due to patient factors, equipment factors, and operator expertise. We present a case where fiberoptic intubation was unsuccessful because of equipment error following continuous suction pressure application.
Source: Clinical Case Reports
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.9696
Authors: Kushal Pradhan, Bikash Khadka, Bijay Rayamajhi, Apurb Sharma, Prajjwal Raj Bhattarai, Shirish Kc, Rohini Nepal, Doctors on Wheels (DOW)
Institutions: Baidya and Banskota Hospital, Nepal Mediciti Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,730
OpenAlex ID: W4405141463