Prehospital emergency endotracheal intubation using the Bonfils intubation fiberscope.
Eur J Emerg Med, 2007/2;14(1):43-6.
Byhahn C[1], Meininger D, Walcher F, Hofstetter C, Zwissler B
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PMID: 17198327
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Abstract
Among all prehospital emergency intubations, difficulties occur in 7-10%. Furthermore, intubation conditions often worsen when the cervical spine is immobilized in trauma patients. We report on six patients in whom the Bonfils intubation fiberscope, a reusable, rigid fiberoptic device, was used for emergency endotracheal intubation in the field. Three of these patients had an anticipated or unanticipated difficult airway: two trauma patients with immobilized cervical spine and one patient in cardiac arrest in whom direct laryngoscopy failed twice. Endotracheal intubation with the Bonfils intubation fiberscope was successful in all cases in the first attempt. The Bonfils intubation fiberscope therefore demonstrated its value as an additional airway management device in both emergency and prehospital settings.
MeSH terms
Adult; Aged; Emergency Medical Services; Female; Fiber Optic Technology; Humans; Intubation, Intratracheal; Male; Multiple Trauma; Myocardial Infarction
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