A practical approach in difficult intubation: use of gum elastic bougie on 10 cases

Altinisik U., ERBAŞ M., KİRAZ H. A., ŞİMŞEK T., Altinisik H. B., Turk F. I., ...More

MEDICAL JOURNAL OF BAKIRKOY, vol.12, no.1, pp.16-19, 2016 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.5350/btdmjb201612103
  • Journal Name: MEDICAL JOURNAL OF BAKIRKOY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.16-19
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: When faced with unexpected difficult intubation, despite all the technological advances, there is still a need of equipments that are easy to use and very reachable. In this study, we offer our experiences in use of gum elastic bougie in 10 cases with unexpected difficult intubation in our operation rooms.