A simple technique to reduce epistaxis and nasopharyngeal trauma during nasotracheal intubation in a child with factor IX deficiency having dental restoration.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Epistaxis and airway trauma are often associated with nasotracheal intubation. We describe a patient with Factor IX deficiency who required nasotracheal intubation. An inexpensive, nonproprietary, rapid technique was used to reduce the trauma of intubation.
Medical subject headings
- Blood Coagulation Disorders
- Dental Restoration, Permanent
- Epistaxis
- Factor IX
- Hemophilia B
- Intraoperative Complications
- Intubation, Intratracheal
- Nasopharynx