Seldinger technique for nasal intubation: a case series.

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Seldinger technique for nasal intubation: a case series.

J Clin Anesth. 2016 Nov;34:609-11

Authors: Abrons RO, Vansickle RA, Ouanes JP

Abstract
Nasotracheal intubation can be both challenging and traumatic, especially in cases of atypical anatomy. We present a series of 3 such cases in which an endotracheal tube introducer (bougie) was used to facilitate successful, atraumatic, nasotracheal intubation via Seldinger technique. The technique described can guide a nasotracheal tube through narrow nasal passages, small pharyngeal spaces, and past acute laryngeal approach angles, all without transoral manipulation of the tube. The technique is easy to perform, uses a routine skill set, and can be advantageous in numerous clinical scenarios.

PMID: 27687457 [PubMed - in process]

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