Palatopharyngeal wall Perforation during Glidescope® Intubation
2008 ◽
Vol 36
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pp. 870-874
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We report a case of palatopharyngeal wall perforation during intubation with a GlideScope® laryngoscope. The likely mechanism was advancing and rotating the endotracheal tube against a taut palatopharyngeal fold. This was missed during the initial laryngoscopy, because there is a potential blind-spot in the oropharynx when attention is focused on the GlideScope® monitor. Fortunately, there were no sequelae other than minor bleeding and a mild sore throat and no surgical intervention was necessary. The use of unnecessary force during the endotracheal tube insertion, the use of too large a laryngoscope blade and the use of a rigid stylet could possibly also have been contributory factors to this complication.
1970 ◽
Vol 5
(1)
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pp. 25-28
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2020 ◽
2017 ◽
Vol 3
(4)
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pp. 878
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2019 ◽
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