Soft palate perforation from Glidescope® intubation: A case report. Issue 9 (24th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Oh, Matthew W.; Yarmosh, Alla; Francis, David; Moon, Tiffany S.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 9(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-09-24
• Subjects: endotracheal intubation -- Glidescope -- palatal perforation -- video laryngoscopy; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4864
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: We highlight a potential major complication from GlideScope intubation—perforation of the soft palate. With increasing use of video laryngoscopy, precautions must be taken to ensure that its continued use does not increase airway complications. Abstract : We highlight a potential major complication from GlideScope intubation—perforation of the soft palate. With increasing use of video laryngoscopy, precautions must be taken to ensure that its continued use does not increase airway complications.