Use of the flexible bronchoscope and Infrared Red Intubation System in a known difficult airway in the intensive care unit. Issue 4 (14th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hannig, Kjartan Eskjaer; Kristensen, Michael Seltz; Hauritz, Rasmus Wulff; Jessen, Christian; Grejs, Anders Morten
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 10:Issue 4(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-04-14
• Subjects: awake tracheal intubation -- flexible bronchoscope -- ICU -- Infrared Red Intubation System -- IRRIS; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.5756
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: This case report describes a patient in the ICU in need of urgent intubation, for whom video laryngoscope‐guided intubation had previously failed. The Infrared Red Intubation System (IRRIS) may enhance the chance of successful flexible bronchoscope intubation, especially when performed by non‐expert anesthesiologists. Abstract : The main advantage of IRRIS is to provide an easily identifiable landmark to aim for, particularly where the view may be suboptimal. This may enhance the chance of successful flexible bronchoscope intubation, especially when performed by non‐experts.