Anesth Analg 2000;91:1021-1023
© 2000 International Anesthesia Research Society
CASE REPORTS
A Modified Intubating Laryngeal Mask for Endotracheal Tube Exchange
Michael S. Stix, MD, PhD,
Carl J. Borromeo, MD,
Sana Ata, MD, and
Paul D. Teague, MD
Department of Anesthesiology, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, Massachusetts
Address correspondence and reprint requests to Michael Stix, MD, PhD, Department of Anesthesiology, Lahey Clinic, 41 Mall Rd., Burlington, MA 01805. Address e-mail to michael.s.stix{at}lahey.org
Implications: It is often necessary to change a patients breathing tube (endotracheal tube). This can be a risky procedure. This report describes a technique for changing an endotracheal tube by using a modified "intubating laryngeal mask" (a commonly used airway and breathing device) and a fiberoptic bronchoscope.
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