Intratracheal catheter insufflation technique for microlaryngeal procedures

Intratracheal catheter insufflation technique was used in 45 patients. It ensures adequate gas exchange and provides optimal conditions for the surgery by fulfilling most of the requirements of the ideal technique. The fall in PaO and rise in gives the clinical impression that the technique may not be suitable in children and for a period of time lasting longer than 45 minutes in obese patients PaCo