Awake Fiberoptic Intubation in Fast Track Ambulatory Surgery: A Case Report. Issue 6 (15th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hannig, Kjartan E.; Jessen, Christian; Hauritz, Rasmus W.; Grejs, Anders M.
• Is Part Of: A & A practice. Volume 11:Issue 6(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-09-15
• Subjects: Analgesia -- Periodicals; Analgesia -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000863
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2575-3126

Abstract

Abstract : An increasing number of surgical procedures are performed in the ambulatory setting, leading to improved patient comfort and cost-effectiveness. Patients with suspected or known difficult airways represent a challenge when anesthetized. This may explain why this patient group may be rejected for day-case surgery. We present 3 cases scheduled for day-case procedures with predicted difficult airways, where the feasibility of awake fiberoptic intubation is demonstrated in a Scandinavian fast track setting. Our hypothesis is that, with accurate preparations, intubation times are comparable with conventional intubation and that the procedure is associated with only minor patient discomfort.