Comparison of intubating conditions using “spray-as-you-go” technique versus transtracheal instillation of lignocaine for airway topical anesthesia during awake nasal fiberoptic intubation

Introduction: Awake fiberoptic intubation (AFOI) is the gold standard for the management of recognized difficult airway. Good airway anesthesia along with sedation is necessary to ensure patient comfort. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate topical lignocaine administered by “spray-as-you-go” v...

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Main Authors: Priyanka G Kini, G Umesh, K N Prasad, K Gurudas Kini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Respiratory Care
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Online Access:http://www.ijrc.in/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2021;volume=10;issue=1;spage=82;epage=87;aulast=