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Ear Nose Throat J
; 88(6): 964-6, 2009 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19517402
ABSTRACT
The airway exchange catheter can be used both to ventilate the lungs and to act as a guide for reintubation in patients of all ages who have a tenuous airway. We report the case of a 2-year-old boy with an anatomically challenging airway in whom both an airway exchange catheter and a rigid bronchoscope were used to visualize and maintain a secure airway. We also review the literature as it pertains to the management of the difficult pediatric airway.