The tortuous airway: Anatomical variability requiring off centre tracheostomy
Can't intubate can't oxygenate (CICO) is a cause of concern for both the anaesthetist and airway surgeon. Anatomical variability in the upper airway can result in failed attempts at endotracheal intubation and subsequently a challenging surgical airway. We present the case of a 74 year old...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-03-01
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Series: | Otolaryngology Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468548821000035 |