Advanced Airway Management in a Pediatric Patient with Apert Syndrome - Combined Use of McGrath® Mac Videolaryngoscope and Fiberoptic Bronchoscope
Apert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that poses significant challenges for airway management due to craniofacial abnormalities. This case report describes a successful intubation in a paediatric patient using a combined approach. The McGrath® video laryngoscope provided better glottic visualiz...
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| Language: | English |
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Dr. Annil Mahajan
2025-07-01
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| Series: | JK Science |
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| Online Access: | https://journal.jkscience.org/index.php/JK-Science/article/view/379 |
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| Summary: | Apert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that poses significant challenges for airway management due to craniofacial abnormalities. This case report describes a successful intubation in a paediatric patient using a combined approach. The McGrath® video laryngoscope provided better glottic visualization than a conventional laryngoscope but posed challenges due to its curvature. To overcome this, a fiberoptic bronchoscope was used as a stylet, allowing precise tube placement. This method proved effective in managing the difficult airway, emphasizing the importance of individualized strategies for intubation in children with craniofacial anomalies.
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| ISSN: | 0972-1177 |