Use of the ETView Tracheoscopic Ventilation Tube in airway management of a patient with unanticipated difficult bag-mask ventilation

J Anesth. 2016 Aug;30(4):699-701. doi: 10.1007/s00540-016-2185-2. Epub 2016 May 20.

Abstract

The management of unanticipated difficult airway is a clinical challenge to anesthesiologists. The ETView Tracheoscopic Ventilation Tube (ETView), which is capable of real-time video imaging of the airway without needing additional equipment, may provide a promising settlement for the cases. Here, we reported a successful management of unanticipated difficult bag-mask ventilation airway with the ETView. More importantly, we successfully maintained oxygenation by modifying its injection and suction port.

Keywords: Airway management; Intratracheal; Intubation; Obstructive sleep apnea; Tracheoscopic Ventilation Tube.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Airway Management / methods*
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / methods*
  • Male
  • Masks*
  • Respiration, Artificial / methods*