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 , and
Georg Kreienbuehl, MD*
Departments of *Anesthesiology and 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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