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Anesth Analg 2001;93:663-666
© 2001 International Anesthesia Research Society

TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTING, AND SIMULATION

Fiberoptically-Guided Insertion of Transtracheal Catheters

Hans J. Gerig, MD*, Thomas Heidegger, MD*, Brigitte Ulrich, MD*, Rudolf Grossenbacher, MD{dagger}, and Georg Kreienbuehl, MD*

Departments of *Anesthesiology and {dagger}Ear, Nose, Throat, Head, and Neck surgery, St. Gallen Cantonal Hospital, St. Gallen, Switzerland

Address correspondence and reprint requests to Hans J. Gerig, MD, St. Gallen Cantonal Hospital, 9007 St. Gallen, Switzerland. Address e-mail to hansjoerg.gerig{at}kssg.ch

IMPLICATIONS: Regular use of the transtracheal catheter (TTC) both offers an opportunity for training for the difficult airway and facilitates elective endoscopic surgery. Fiberoptic guidance and exploratory puncture improve the insertion of the TTC.




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