Application of Airtraq(R) Optical Laryngoscope Combined with Bronchofibroscope for Endotracheal Intubation in Patients with Cervical Spine Injury / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the application of Airtraq(R) optical laryngoscope combined with bronchofibroscope for endotracheal in-tubation (EI) in patients with cervical spine injury (CSI). Methods 50 patients with CSI undergoing spine surgery under combined general anesthesia were randomly assigned to two groups, group A (n=25) received EI by using Airtraq(R) optical laryngoscope and group AF (n=25) received EI by using Airtraq(R) optical laryngoscope combined with bronchofibroscope. The intubation time (IT), success rate of single intuba-tion (SRSI), hemodynamic changes in endotracheal intubation, and complications related to EI were observed. Results IT was significantly longer in group A than in group AF (P0.05). Conclusion Airtraq(R) optical laryngoscope combined with bronchofibroscope would be safely and effectively used for EI in patients with CSI.