Pediatric Anesthesia · 2009 · 71 citations · 7 references
MedicineAnesthesiologyPediatricsAnesthesiaLaryngologyPediatric OtolaryngologyAirway AssessmentAirway ManagementAirway ObstructionAirway SupportEndotracheal IntubationPediatric LaryngologyAirway Device DesignAirway Device SelectionCase Series ReviewDifficult Airway AssessmentLaryngeal Mask Airway DevicesPediatric Difficult Airway ManagementPediatric Intubation
The air-Q intubating laryngeal airway (ILA) is a new supraglottic airway device which may overcome some limitations inherent to the classic laryngeal mask airway for tracheal intubation. We present a case series of patients with anticipated difficult airway in whom the air-Q ILA was successfully used as a conduit for fiberoptic intubation.
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