Effectiveness of simplified predictive intubation difficulty score and thyromental height in head and neck surgeries: an observational study

Selvi, Onur; Kahraman, Seda Tugce; Tulgar, Serkan; Şentürk, Özgür; Şerifsoy, Talat Ercan; Thomas, David Terence; Çınar, Ayşe Surhan; Özer, Zeliha

doi:10.1016/j.bjane.2020.09.007

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“…The introduction of new tools in clinical practice for intubation is necessary in order to overcome the difficulties that may appear during an intubation of patients with difficult airways (VAD) (Ciccozzi et al, 2013, Kilicaslan et al, 2014, Cunha Andrade et al, 2018. Among the situations that require more caution from the professional and that can characterize a difficult intubation, are the removal distance (<12.5cm), hyoid distance (<6cm), Mallampati classification (3 or 4), reduced mandibular protrusion, neck circumference (> 40cm) , obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, macroglossia, mandibular or dental abnormalities, history of snoring, restricted mouth opening (interincisive distance), among others (Erdivanli et al, 2018, Cunha Andrade et al, 2018, Selvi et al, 2020, Apfelbaum et al, 2013, Detsky et al, 2019, Nausheen et al, 2019.…”

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The importance of videolaryngoscopy in maxillofacial practice associated with restricted mouth opening in traumatized patients

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Orotracheal intubation is considered the most delicate maneuver performed by anesthesiologists, and failure to manage the airways is one of the main causes of possible complications that can be catastrophic during its performance, thus requiring good team planning. Anatomical and / or physiological characteristics, such as limited mouth opening, a condition often found in patients suffering from fractures of the zygomatic arch or who have some abnormality in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), can characterize a difficult airway, which demands attention greatest of the professional. Therefore, in order to overcome the obstacles that may occur during a difficult or unexpected intubation, new tools have been used, such as videolaryngoscopy in which an intubation device containing miniature video cameras is used in order to allow the operator has an indirect view of the glottis to increase success rates and decrease intubation time. The aim of the present study is to report a clinical case of a trauma victim, with limited mouth opening, who underwent intubation with the aid of a video laryngoscope after failed attempts at conventional intubation.

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