video laryngoscopes blind spots and possible lingual nerve injury by the gliderite[R] rigid stylet. Case presentation and review of literature

We report the first case of near serious lingual nerve injury in an 80-y-old female caused by the Rigid GlideScope Stylet. This complication was discovered during oral surgery and may have been missed if the site of surgery was not oral cavity. The GlideScope Video Laryngoscope is a relatively new intubating device designed to provide better view of the glottis without alignment of the oral, pharyngeal and tracheal axes. The aim of this case presentation is to increase awareness for possible serious complications that may arise with increase popularity and usage of video laryngoscopes, and their Rigid Stylet