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Use of the Airtraq as the primary technique to manage anticipated difficult airway: a report of three cases

2008; Elsevier BV; Volume: 20; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.jclinane.2008.05.005

1873-4529

Georges L. Savoldelli, François Ventura, Jean-Luc Waeber, Eduardo Schiffer,

Tracheal and airway disorders

The Airtraq laryngoscope (Prodol Meditec S.A., Vizcaya, Spain) is a new disposable optical laryngoscope designed to facilitate intubation in an uncomplicated or difficult airway. Its distinctive shape and its optical system can provide a full view of the glottis without the need to align the oropharyngeal axis. The use of this device as the primary technique to manage the airway of three patients with a previous history of difficult intubation related to difficult laryngoscopy is presented.