Use of the Hayek oscillator in a case of failed fibreoptic intubation.

Broomhead, C J; Dilkes, M G; Monks, P S · Br J Anaesth · 1995

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We describe the management of a patient with predicted difficult tracheal intubation after failed awake fibreoptic intubation. Anaesthesia was induced with propofol and ventilation controlled by means of the Hayek oscillator, a high frequency cuirass ventilator, without tracheal intubation. The patient underwent uneventful laser debulking of his massive pharyngeal tumour to establish a clear airway.

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