Comparison of the laryngeal view during intubation using Airtraq and Macintosh laryngoscopes in patients with cervical spine immobilization and mouth opening limitation

BackgroundFor patients suspicious of cervical spine injury, a Philadelphia cervical collar is usually applied. Application of Philadelphia cervical collar may cause difficult airway. The aim of this study was to evaluate the laryngeal view and the success rate at first intubation attempt of the Airt...

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Main Authors: Jae-Chul Koh, Jong Seok Lee, Youn-Woo Lee, Chul Ho Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2010-11-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-59-314.pdf