An observational study of the feasibility of Airtraq guided intubations with Ring Adair Elvin tubes in pediatric population with XXXX .

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CONTEXT: The airway management requires refined skills and technical help when associated with @entity3384 . Airtraq has improved our airway management skills and has been successfully used for rescue intubation in difficult pediatric airways. AIMS: This study was to evaluate the efficacy of Airtraq as the primary intubation device in @entity1 with @entity3384 . The study adheres to the STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational Studies Epidemiology Statement. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A total of 85 @entity1 posted consecutively for lip and palate repair were enrolled. @entity1 were intubated with Ring Adair Elvin (RAE) tube using size 1 and 2 of Airtraq device. The design of Airtraq has an anatomical limitation to hold RAE tubes. The preformed bend of the tube was straightened with a malleable stylet. The intubations were assessed for device manipulations and time taken for glottis visualization and intubation, airway complications such as @entity548 , @entity8822 and failed intubations. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: The outcome data were reported as numbers and percentages or range with identified median value, where applicable. RESULTS: The success rate of Airtraq guided intubations was 98.21%. The cumulative insertion times and intubation times were 31.50    12.57 s and 48.04    35.73 s respectively. Airtraq manipulations were applied in 25.45% subjects. CONCLUSIONS: The presence of @entity3384 or palate did not hamper the insertion of Airtraq. The use of malleable stylet to facilitate the loading of the preformed tube into the guide channel is a simple and efficacious improvisation. Airtraq can be utilized as a primary intubation device in @entity1 with orofacial clefts.
