Abstract:Summary
Video laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy in anaesthesia is commonly used both to improve visualisation of the airway and as an educational tool. We describe a patient undergoing laparoscopic insertion of a peritoneal dialysis catheter, who suffered almost complete airway obstruction from a massive blood clot following traumatic tracheal intubation using a bougie. Using the C‐MAC® Flexible Intubation Video Endoscope a misdiagnosis was made that delayed appropriate management. Successful removal of the blood … Show more
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