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Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, Vol 36, 668-674, Copyright © 1989 by Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society

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Difficult intubation in the parturient

JM Davies, S Weeks, LA Crone and E Pavlin
Department of Anaesthesia, Foothills Hospital, Calgary, Alberta.

Difficult or failed tracheal intubation is an important cause of anaesthetic-related maternal morbidity and mortality. The incidence of failed intubation in parturients is estimated to be as frequent as 1 in 500; that of mortality is unknown, although some 10-13 pregnant women in England, Scotland and Wales die each year because of anaesthetic-related complications. To prevent such catastrophes, all necessary monitors and equipment should be available, including that needed to deal with a failed intubation. Assessment of the patient may lead to preoperative recognition of a difficult airway; altered positioning may be of help both in recognition and management. Furthermore, adequate assistance, correct use of cricoid pressure, and confirmation of tracheal intubation are fundamental to safe practice. Lastly, should the anaesthetist fail to intubate the patient's trachea, a management protocol is suggested.


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