The Comparative Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol Intravenous Infusion To Facilitate Awake Fibreoptic Nasotracheal Intubation.

Awake fiberoptic intubation (AFOI) is the most valuable technique in the management of difficult airway. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine vs propofol infusion in providing conscious sedation during AFOI Method- Sixty eight patients with anticipated difficult intubation posted for elective surgery were enrolled and randomly allocated into the dexmedetomidine (groupA) (0.4mcg/kg bolus infusion over 10 min, followed by0.12mcg/kg/min) (n = 34) or the propofol (groupB)(0.8mg/kg bolus infusion over 10 min, followed by 0.08 mg/kg/min) (n = 34). Endoscopy and intubation conditions, level of sedation amnesia and patient satisfaction as graded by a scoring system were evaluated as the outcomes. Results-Intubation was successful in all patients.There was statistically significant difference in mean endoscopy score (1.71 vs 2.15 ), mean intubation scores for vocal cord movement (1.29 vs 1.68 ) and the mean postintubation scores (1.68 vs 2.21 ) whereas no statistically significant difference was found in mean endoscopy scores for coughing (1.79 vs 2.15 ) and limb movement (1.53 vs1.82 ) The time taken for endoscopy (116.94 seconds vs 124.32 seconds ) and for the intubation (27.21seconds vs27.06 seconds)were similar in two groups .Patients in the propofol group had a significantly higher level of sedation (OAA/S score 2.76vs4.65). Recall of endoscopy and intubation was(gp A vs gpB;82.4% vs 23.5%). There was no statistically significant difference regarding patient satisfaction between the two groups Conclusion. Dexmedetomidine and propofol both were effective for providing conscious sedation during awake fibreoptic nasotracheal intubation.Dexmedetomidine provided better endoscopy and intubation conditions,similar haemodynamic stability without causing any respiratory distress

Awake fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation for patients with difficult airway

Awake fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation is a useful technique, especially in patients with airway obstruction. It must not only provide sufficient anesthesia, but also maintain spontaneous breathing. We introduce a method to achieve this using a small dose of fentanyl and midazolam in combination with topical anesthesia. The cases of 2 patients (1 male, 1 female) who underwent oral maxillofacial surgery are reported. They received 50 µg of fentanyl 2–3 times (total 2.2–2.3 µg/kg) at intervals of approximately 2 min. Oxygen was administered via a mask at 6 L/min, and 0.5 mg of midazolam was administered 1–4 times (total 0.02–0.05 mg/kg) at intervals of approximately 2 min. A tracheal tube was inserted through the nasal cavity after topical anesthesia was applied to the epiglottis, vocal cords, and into the trachea through the fiberscope channel. All patients were successfully intubated. This is a useful and safe method for awake fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation.

Diagnosis and treatment of obstructive atelectasis after general anesthesia in a patient with abscess in the maxillofacial area: A case report

The purpose of this study was to report and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive atelectasis secondary to pus obstruction in a patient who had developed a maxillofacial abscess, and to review the literature on similar cases. Persistently discharging pus within the oral cavity can act as an aspirate, and may lead to obstructive atelectasis. Additionally, maxillofacial surgery patients should be carefully assessed for the presence of risk factors of obstructive atelectasis, such as, epistaxis after nasotracheal intubation, oral bleeding, and mucus secretion. Furthermore, patients with these risk factors should be continuously followed up by monitoring SPO₂, breath sounds, and chest x-ray.

Airtraq Video Laryngoscope for Nasotracheal Intubation in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Hyperpnoea Syndrome:Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial / 中国微创外科杂志

Objective To compare the effect of nasotracheal intubation between Airtraq video laryngoscope and Macintosh laryngoscope in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and hyperpnoea syndrome(OSAHS). Methods A total of 60 patients with OSAHS receiving nasotracheal intubation were randomly divided into two groups: the group M was intubated with Macintosh laryngoscope and the group A was intubated with Airtraq video laryngoscope.The blood pressure and heart rate were recorded before induction(T0),before intubation(T1),immediately after intubation(T2),first minute(T3)and fifth minute(T4)after intubation. The intubation time,Cormach-Lehane scale,external laryngeal press,use of magil forceps and the incidence of blood on laryngoscope were recorded. Results The systolic pressure and heart rate at T 2,T3and T4were significantly higher than T1in the group M(P<0.05),but no significant changes were found among T 2,T3and T4in the group A(P>0.05).The systolic pressure was significantly different between the two groups at T 2and T3(P<0.05).The heart rate was significantly different between the two groups at T 2,T3 and T4(P<0.05).The diastolic pressure was not significantly different between the two groups(P >0.05).The laryngoscope exposure scale in the group A was significantly superior to the group M(Z=-4.935,P=0.000).The intubation time in the group A(30.4 ±9.0)s was significantly less than that in the group M[(42.3 ±16.5)s, t =-3.468, P =0.000]. Conclusion Nasotracheal intubation with Airtraq video laryngoscope has less influence on hemodynamics,shorter intubation time and easier performance as compared with Macintosh laryngoscope in patients with OSAHS.

Learning fiberoptic intubation for awake nasotracheal intubation

BACKGROUND: Fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation (FNI) is performed if it is difficult to open the mouth or if intubation using laryngoscope is expected to be difficult. However, training is necessary because intubation performed by inexperienced operators leads to complications. METHODS: Every resident performed intubation in 40 patients. Success of FNI was evaluated as the time of FNI. First intubation time was restricted to 2 min 30 s. If the second attempt was unsuccessful, it was considered a failed case, and a specialist performed nasotracheal intubation. If the general method of intubation was expected to be difficult, awake intubation was performed. The degree of nasal bleeding during intubation was also evaluated. RESULTS: The mean age of the operators (11 men, 7 women) was 27.8 years. FNI was performed in a total of 716 patients. The success rate was 88.3% for the first attempt and 94.6% for the second attempt. The failure rate of intubation in anesthetized patients was 4.9%, and 13.6% in awake patients. When intubation was performed in anesthetized patients, the failure rate from the first to fifth trial was 9.6%, which decreased to 0.7% when the number of trials increased to > 30 times. In terms of awake intubation, there was no failed attempt when the resident had performed the FNI > 30 times. The number of FNIs performed and nasal bleeding were important factors influencing the failure rate. CONCLUSION: The success rate of FNI increased as the number of FNI performed by residents increased despite the nasal bleeding.

Estimation of optimal nasotracheal tube depth in adult patients

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to estimate the optimal depth of nasotracheal tube placement. METHODS: We enrolled 110 patients scheduled to undergo oral and maxillofacial surgery, requiring nasotracheal intubation. After intubation, the depth of tube insertion was measured. The neck circumference and distances from nares to tragus, tragus to angle of the mandible, and angle of the mandible to sternal notch were measured. To estimate optimal tube depth, correlation and regression analyses were performed using clinical and anthropometric parameters. RESULTS: The mean tube depth was 28.9 ± 1.3 cm in men (n = 62), and 26.6 ± 1.5 cm in women (n = 48). Tube depth significantly correlated with height (r = 0.735, P < 0.001). Distances from nares to tragus, tragus to angle of the mandible, and angle of the mandible to sternal notch correlated with depth of the endotracheal tube (r = 0.363, r = 0.362, and r = 0.546, P < 0.05). The tube depth also correlated with the sum of these distances (r = 0.646, P < 0.001). We devised the following formula for estimating tube depth: 19.856 + 0.267 × sum of the three distances (R2 = 0.432, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The optimal tube depth for nasotracheally intubated adult patients correlated with height and sum of the distances from nares to tragus, tragus to angle of the mandible, and angle of the mandible to sternal notch. The proposed equation would be a useful guide to determine optimal nasotracheal tube placement.

Clinical application of flexible endoscope assisted by pillow-under-shoulder in patients with difficult airway / 吉林大学学报(医学版)

Objective:To observe the clinical application of flexible endoscope assisted by general versus pillow-under-shoulder supine position in nasotracheal intubation of the patients with difficult airway, and to explore the influence of intubation position in the intubation effect.Methods: A total of 168 patients with difficult airway who underwent nasotracheal intubation and oromaxillofacial surgery under general anesthesia were randomly divided into general supine position (control group) and pillow-under-shoulder supine position (experimental group) with 84 cases in each group.The first-time and the total success rate of intubation, the intubation time, and the rate of direct glottis exposure of the patients in two groups were recorded.The mean arterial pressure(MAP), heart rate (HR), and complications of intubation of the patients in two groups before induction, before tracheal intubation, during intubation, 1 and 5 min after intubation, were also recorded.Results:The first-time success rate of intubation in experimental group (94.0 %, 79/84) was significantly higher than that in control group (71.4%, 60/84) (P0.05);the intubation time (57 s±12 s) was significantly shorter than that in control group (146 s±29 s) (P0.05).There were no significant differences in the MAP and HR between different time points (P>0.05).The incidence rates of complications including pharyngalgia, hoarseness and epistaxis had no differences between two groups (P>0.05).Conclusion: Flexible endoscope assisted by pillow-under-shoulder in nasotracheal intubation has a higher intubation success rate, shorter intubation time and it is a superior procedure for the patients with difficult airway.

Identifying the more suitable nostril for nasotracheal intubation using radiographs

BACKGROUND: One nostril must be selected for nasotracheal intubation. In some cases, structural anomalies within the nasal cavity hinder the insertion of the tube or complications, such as epistaxis, develop. This study examined the possibility of using radiography to select the nostril that would induce fewer complications. METHODS: Four hundred and five patients who underwent nasotracheal intubation under general anesthesia were studied. A 7.0-mm internal diameter nasal right angle endotracheal (RAE) tube and 6.5-mm internal diameter nasal RAE tube were inserted into men and women, respectively. Complications were considered to have developed in cases in which insertion of the tube into the nasal cavity failed or epistaxis occurred. The tube was inserted into the other nostril for insertion failures and hemostasis was performed in cases of epistaxis. The degree of nasal septal deviation was determined from posteroanterior skull radiographs or panoramic radiographs; the incidence of complications was compared depending on the direction of the septal deviation and the intubated nostril. RESULTS: The radiographs of 390 patients were readable; 94 had nasal septum deviation. The incidence of complications for cases without nasal septum deviation was 16.9%, that for cases in which the tube was inserted into the nostril on the opposite side of the deviation was 18.5%, and that for cases in which the tube was inserted into the nostril with the deviation was 35.0%, showing a high incidence of complications when intubation is performed through the nostril with septum deviation (chi-square test, P < 0.05 ). CONCLUSIONS: Although there were no differences in the incidence rates of complications between intubation through the left nostril and that through the right nostril, radiological findings indicated that incidence of complications significantly increased when the tube was inserted into the nostril with the septum deviation.

Identifying the more suitable nostril for nasotracheal intubation using radiographs

BACKGROUND: One nostril must be selected for nasotracheal intubation. In some cases, structural anomalies within the nasal cavity hinder the insertion of the tube or complications, such as epistaxis, develop. This study examined the possibility of using radiography to select the nostril that would induce fewer complications. METHODS: Four hundred and five patients who underwent nasotracheal intubation under general anesthesia were studied. A 7.0-mm internal diameter nasal right angle endotracheal (RAE) tube and 6.5-mm internal diameter nasal RAE tube were inserted into men and women, respectively. Complications were considered to have developed in cases in which insertion of the tube into the nasal cavity failed or epistaxis occurred. The tube was inserted into the other nostril for insertion failures and hemostasis was performed in cases of epistaxis. The degree of nasal septal deviation was determined from posteroanterior skull radiographs or panoramic radiographs; the incidence of complications was compared depending on the direction of the septal deviation and the intubated nostril. RESULTS: The radiographs of 390 patients were readable; 94 had nasal septum deviation. The incidence of complications for cases without nasal septum deviation was 16.9%, that for cases in which the tube was inserted into the nostril on the opposite side of the deviation was 18.5%, and that for cases in which the tube was inserted into the nostril with the deviation was 35.0%, showing a high incidence of complications when intubation is performed through the nostril with septum deviation (chi-square test, P < 0.05 ). CONCLUSIONS: Although there were no differences in the incidence rates of complications between intubation through the left nostril and that through the right nostril, radiological findings indicated that incidence of complications significantly increased when the tube was inserted into the nostril with the septum deviation.

Optimal effect-site concentration of remifentanil for minimizing cardiovascular changes caused by fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation

BACKGROUND: Endotracheal intubation induces clinically adverse cardiovascular changes. Various pharmacological strategies for controlling these responses have been suggested with opioids being widely administered. In this study, the optimal effect-site concentration (Ce) of remifentanil for minimizing hemodynamic responses to fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation was evaluated. METHODS: Thirty patients, aged 18-63 years, scheduled for elective surgery were included. Anesthesia was induced with a propofol and remifentanil infusion via target-controlled infusion (TCI). Remifentanil infusion was initiated at 3.0 ng/mL, and the response of each patient determined the Ce of remifentanil for the next patient by the Dixon up-and-down method at an interval of 0.5 ng/mL. Rocuronium was administered after propofol and remifentanil reached their preset Ce; 90 seconds later fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation was initiated. Non-invasive blood pressure and heart rate (HR) were measured at pre-induction, the time Ce was reached, immediately before and after intubation, and at 1 and 3 minutes after intubation. The up-and-down criteria comprised a 20% change in mean blood pressure and HR between just prior to intubation and 1 minute after intubation. RESULTS: The median effective effect-site concentration (EC50) of remifentanil was 3.11 ± 0.38 ng/mL by the Dixon's up-and-down method. From the probit analysis, the EC50 of remifentanil was 3.43 ng/mL (95% confidence interval, 2.90-4.06 ng/mL). In PAVA, the EC50 and EC95 of remifentanil were 3.57 ng/mL (95% CI, 2.95-3.89) and 4.35 ng/mL (95% CI, 3.93-4.45). No remifentanil-related complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS: The EC50 of remifentanil for minimizing the cardiovascular changes and side effects associated with fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation was 3.11-3.43 ng/mL during propofol TCI anesthesia with a Ce of 4 ug/mL.

The evaluation of a scoring system in airway management after oral cancer surgery / 대한악안면성형재건외과학회지

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the usefulness of tracheostomy scoring system in the decision of postoperative airway management in oral cancer patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 104 patients were reviewed in this retrospective study, who underwent radical resection with or without neck dissection and free flap reconstruction due to oral cancer. The patients were classified into three groups according to the timing of the extubation; extubated groups (n = 51), overnight intubation group (n = 45), and tracheostomy group (n = 8). Cameron's score was used to evaluate the relation between the state of the patient's airway and the type of the operation. RESULTS: Tracheostomy was performed in eight patients (8/104, 7.7 %). A total of 22 patients (21.2 %) had more than 5 points of which 17 patients (77.3 %) did not have a tracheostomy and any postoperative emergency airway problems. The tracheostomy scores were significantly different among the three groups. Hospital stay showed a significant correlation with the tracheostomy score. CONCLUSIONS: The scoring system did not quite agree with the airway management of the authors' clinic; however, it can be one of the clinical factors predicting the degree of the postoperative airway obstruction and surgical aggressiveness for recovery. The further studies are needed for clinically more reliable scoring systems.

Application of HC-videolaryngoscopy in nasotracheal intubation for patients with predicted difficult airway undergoing oral maxillofacial surgery / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective:To investigate the efficacy of HC-videolaryngoscopy in nasotracheal intubation for patients with predicted diffi-cult airway undergoing oral maxillofacial surgery.Methods:70 patients undergoing oral maxillofacial surgery with predicted difficult airway were enroled and randomly divided into 2 groups(n =35).Nasotacheal intubation was performed with HC-videolaryngoscopy (group VL)and Macintosh laryngoscopy(group ML)respectively.The duration and success rate of intubation,degree of glottis expo-sure,hemodynamic response as well as intubation related complications were evaluated.Results:There was higher success rate of first attempt(P <0.05),shorter intubation duration(P <0.05)and fewer frequency of multiple intubation(P <0.05)in group VL than in group ML.During intubation,the first and the best Cormack-Lehane laryngeal view was better in group VL(P <0.05)and less intuba-tion assistance was required in group VL(P <0.05).1 3 patients in group ML were intubated with VL after failure of the first attempt with ML.Conclusion:HC-videolaryngoscopy is safe and effective in the nasotracheal intubation for the patients with predicted difficult airway undergoing oral maxillofacial surgery.

Use of Airtraq Optical Laryngoscope for Naso-Tracheal Intubation in Anaesthetized Patients.

Reported is a case of successful Nasotracheal intubation using Airtraq optical laryngoscope in a patient of fracture zygomatic arch with cervical spine injury. Th e patient had predicted diffi cult direct laryngoscopy with restricted mouth opening.

Effect of two fixation methods of nasotracheal intubation on the occurrence of nasal pressure sores in patients with maxillofacial surgery / 现代临床护理

ObjectiveTo discuss two fixation methods of nasotracheal intubation on the occurrence of nasal pressure sores in patients with maxillofacial surgery.MethodsThree hundred cases of patients under general anesthesia more than 4 hours with the nasal endotracheal intubation were randomly assigned into control group and experiment group with 150 cases in each group.In control group,medical tape was used to fix the endotracheal tube to dorsum,wrapping around the joint of endotracheal tube and threaded pipe.In experiment group,Mepilex foam dressing was used to wrap over the bend of endotracheal tube,with gauze covering the joint of endotracheal tube and threaded pipe before fixing the endotracheal tube to dorsum.Finally,the occurrence of pressure sores from the end of surgery to postoperative 1day were compared between the two groups.ResultsThe incidence of patients with first stage pressure sores was 4.7% in control group while none in experiment group.The incidence of nasal pressure sores was much lower in experiment group than that in control group (P<0.05).ConclusionsThe use of Mepilex foam dressing can reduce the pressure and friction between the endotracheal tube and the dorsum,which effectively prevents nasal pressure sores caused by endotracheal intubation.Therefore when having surgery with nasal general anesthesia and nasotracheal intubation and lastsing over 4 hours,the use of application covering the bend of endotracheal tube can prevent nasal pressure sores.

Intubación nasotraqueal con ‘videolaringoscopio artesanal’ en paciente con vía aérea dificultosa prevista

RESUMEN El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar un caso de vía aérea dificultosa prevista que requirió intubación nasotraqueal (INT) para cirugía maxilofacial, y se resolvió con un laringoscopio convencional modificado mediante el agregado de una mini cámara. Paciente de sexo femenino de 68 años, coordinada para osteosíntesis de maxilar inferior y órbita con INT. Antecedentes: neoplasma de mama operado. Fumadora intensa. Traumatismo encéfalocraneano 3 semanas antes, con fractura de peñasco y sin lesiones parenquimatosas. Parálisis facial periférica secundaria al trauma. Del examen se destaca: desviación de rasgos a izquierda, parálisis de Bell, apertura bucal disminuida (2,5 cm), Mallampati IV, flexo-extensión de cuello limitada, distancias conservadas. Se preparó la narina derecha con solución de adrenalina aplicada con torundas. Premedicación con Fentanil 2 mg/kg, preoxigenación al 100%, inducción con propofol. Se comprobó una buena permeabilidad de la narina derecha digitalmente, por lo que se pasó una sonda endotraqueal (SET) 7.0 hasta atravesar los cornetes; laringoscopía con pala curva número 3 preparada con una cámara de 7 mm (7 mm USB Endoscope, Welsky Technologies Limited) pegada en el extremo distal, conectada a una notebook en la cual se visualizaron las estructuras. No se administró relajante muscular hasta lograr la intubación. Al visualizar las cuerdas vocales en la pantalla, se progresó la SET en la vía aérea sin necesidad de utilizar pinza de Magill. Conclusión: el laringoscopio modificado con el agregado de una cámara y bajo visión en una pantalla fue efectivo para realizar la INT y resolver esta situación de vía aérea dificultosa prevista.

SUMMARY The objective of this work was to analyze a case of expected difficult airway that required nasotracheal intubation (INT) for maxillofacial surgery, which was resolved with a traditional laryngoscope modified by the addition of a mini-camera. Female patient, 68 years of age, scheduled for osteosynthesis of jaw and orbit with INT. History: operation of breast cancer. Heavy smoker. Traumatic brain injury 3 weeks before, with petrous bone fracture and no parenchymal injuries. Peripheral facial paralysis secondary to trauma. Examination shows: features deviation to the left, Bell's palsy, reduced mouth opening (2.5 cm), Mallampati IV, limited flexion and extension of the neck, distances are preserved. Right nostril was prepared with adrenaline solution applied with swabs. Premedication with Fentanyl 2 g/kg, preoxygenation at 100%, induction with propofol. Good permeability of right nostril was confirmed by digital examination, allowing to insert a 7.0 endotracheal tube (ETT) until passing through the turbinate bones; laryngoscopy with #3 curved blade equipped with a 7 mm camera (7 mm USB Endoscope, Welsky Technologies Limited) at the distal tip, connected to a notebook wherein structures were visualized. No muscle relaxant was administered until intubation was completed. ETT was introduced after visualizing the vocal cords on the screen; Magill forceps were not used. Conclusion: the laryngoscope modified by the addition of a camera for visualization on a monitor screen was effective to carry out INT and manage this expected difficult airway situation.

RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar um caso de previsão de via aérea difícil que requereu intubacão nasotraqueal (INT) para cirurgia maxilofacial, que foi solucionado com um laringoscópio convencional modificado mediante o acoplamento de uma câmera. Paciente do sexo feminino de 68 anos, marcada para realizar osteossintese do maxilar inferior e orbita com INT. Antecedentes. Operada de neoplasia de mama. Tabagista intensa. Traumatismo encefalocrãniano há 3 semanas, com fratura de rochedo e sem lesões parenquimatosas. Paralisia facial periférica secundaria ao trauma. Do exame destaca-se : desvio de simetria facial a esquerda, paralisia de Bell, abertura bucal diminuída (2.5 cm) Mallampatti IV, flexo-extensão do pescoço limitada, distancias conservadas. Preparou-se a narina direita com solução de adrenalina aplicada em torundas. Premedicação com Fentanil 2 µg /kg, pré-oxigenacão a 100%, indução com Propofol. Comprovou-se boa permeabilidade da narina direita digitalmente, pela qual se introduziu uma sonda endotraqueal (SET) 7.0 até atravessar os cornetos , laringoscopia com lamina curva numero 3 preparada com uma câmera de 7 mm (7 mm USB Endoscope , Welsky Technologies Limited) acoplada ao extremo distal, conectada a um notebook no qual se visualizaram as estruturas. Não se administrou relaxante muscular ate que houve-se sucesso na intubação. Ao visualizar as cordas vocais na tela, se progrediu a SET na via aérea sem necessidade de utilização de pinça de Magill. Conclusão: o laringoscópio modificado com uma câmera acoplada e visualização numa tela foi efetivo para realizar a INT e resolver essa situação de previsão de via aérea difícil.

Effective removal of epistaxis during nasotracheal intubation utilizing a fiberoptic scope in a difficult airway: A case report / 대한마취과학회지

Nasal bleeding related to nasal trauma is the most common complication of nasotracheal intubation with a fiberoptic scope. When nasotracheal intubation with a fiberoptic scope is performed, profuse bleeding from the nasal cavity makes it difficult to handle a fiberoptic scope and may cause a hypoxemia. So when nasal bleeding occurs, it is important to suction the nasal cavity for easy handling of a fiberoptic scope. But, it may be difficult to suction in a nasal cavity with a fiberoptic suction port only. We report a patient with nasal bleeding following nasotracheal intubation with a fiberoptic scope because of articular trismus, and successful nasotracheal intubation utilizing a fiberoptic scope by suctioning with an extra suction apparatus.

Effective removal of epistaxis during nasotracheal intubation utilizing a fiberoptic scope in a difficult airway: A case report / 대한마취과학회지

Nasal bleeding related to nasal trauma is the most common complication of nasotracheal intubation with a fiberoptic scope. When nasotracheal intubation with a fiberoptic scope is performed, profuse bleeding from the nasal cavity makes it difficult to handle a fiberoptic scope and may cause a hypoxemia. So when nasal bleeding occurs, it is important to suction the nasal cavity for easy handling of a fiberoptic scope. But, it may be difficult to suction in a nasal cavity with a fiberoptic suction port only. We report a patient with nasal bleeding following nasotracheal intubation with a fiberoptic scope because of articular trismus, and successful nasotracheal intubation utilizing a fiberoptic scope by suctioning with an extra suction apparatus.

Retropharyngeal Laceration during Nasotracheal Intubation: A case report / 대한마취과학회지

Nasotracheal intubation is a useful airway management technique for head, neck, and dental surgery. However, the risks associated with this technique include the possibility of damaging the nasal mucosa and related structures including the epistaxis, pharyngolaryngeal mucosal injury, bleeding, avulsion of the turbinate, nasal polyps, sinusitis, and bacteremia. Some of these symptoms occasionally result in fatal complications. A 26-year-old male, was scheduled to undergo surgery for malocclusion type 3 under general anesthesia with nasotracheal intubation. During the nasotracheal intubation, the tip of nasotracheal tube entered into the retropharyngeal space through the nasopharyngeal wall instead of oropharyngeal space, however no blood aspiration and retropharyngeal swelling occured. After surgery, the patient was treated with broad spectrum antibiotics and conservative management, and was completely cured without further complications.

Effect of Nasal and Oral Disinfection with Iodophor on Lower Respiratory Tract Infection after Nasotracheal Intubation / 中华医院感染学杂志

OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of nasal and oral disinfection with iodophor on lower respiratory tract infection after nasotracheal intubations.METHODS Totally 360 patients receiving trachea intubation under anesthesia were divided into three groups as follows: oral intubation group,nasal intubation group and nasal disinfection group pretreated with iodophor.Postoperative lower respiratory tract infection was investigated respectively.RESULTS The incidence of lower respiratory tract infection was higher in nasal intubation group(4.17%) and significantly higher than in oral intubation group(1.67%)(P

Difference between Cardiovascular Response Blockades by Orolaryngeal and Nasal Lidocaine Sprays during Nasotracheal Intubation under Direct Laryngoscopy / 대한마취과학회지

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular response elicited by mechanical stimulation of airways varies depends on the site of stimulation. The purpose of this study was to compare cardiovascular pressor responses to direct laryngoscopic nasotracheal intubation, when lidocaine was applied topically as either a nasal spray or an orolaryngeal spray before the induction of anesthesia. METHODS: Forty-six healthy adult patients were randomly allocated to two groups according to the site of the lidocaine spray before the induction of the anesthesia. Group N (nasal spray group, n = 23) received a 10% lidocaine nasal spary using a pump-metered spray (3 times into each nostril), and Group O (orolaryngeal spray group, n = 23) received the same dose and preparation in a sitting position on inspiration. After induction of anesthesia, a nasotracheal tube was inserted through a nostril. Hemodynamic data were recorded in the ward (control), after lidocaine spray, after the induction of anesthesia but before intubation, and immediately and 1min after intubation. RESULTS: Nasotracheal intubation caused a significant increase in heart rate in both groups, but a significant increase in blood pressure occurred in group O only. Rises in systolic, diastolic and mean blood pressure were significantly higher in group O than that in group N immediately and 1 min after nasotracheal intubation. CONCLUSION: Topical lidocaine administered as a nasal spray before the induction of anesthesia was found to be effective at reducing but not abolishing tachycardia response to direct laryngoscopy and nasotracheal intubation.