Tracheal Intubation Using Nelaton Catheter: A Simple Device, an Airway Rescue Option
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Tracheal Intubation Using Nelaton Catheter: A Simple Device, an Airway Rescue Option

Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim 2020;48(5):414-416 DOI: 10.5152/TJAR.2020.96777
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Abstract

Although anticipated, difficult airway could turn into a catastrophe for health care providers, where planned strategies and equipment become useless. We report a challenging airway management process due to narrowed upper airway by the application of a Nelaton catheter as a rescue device.

Keywords: Airway management, difficult intubation, laryngeal mass, nelaton urinary catheter