• J Clin Anesth · Feb 2001

    Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial

    Comparison of wire reinforced tubes with warmed standard tubes to facilitate fiberoptic intubation.

    • N R Connelly, R Kyle, J Gotta, A Calimaran, L D Robbins, G Kanter, and S M Dunn.
    • Department of Anesthesiology, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA 01199, USA. Neil.Roy.Connelly@BHS.org
    • J Clin Anesth. 2001 Feb 1;13(1):3-5.

    Study ObjectiveTo compare the ease of insertion of a warmed standard tracheal tube to that of a wire reinforced tracheal tube when placed over a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope.DesignRandomized controlled trial.SettingTertiary care hospital.Patients50 patients undergoing elective general anesthesia.InterventionsPatients' tracheas were intubated with a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope and had either a standard or wire-reinforced tracheal tube inserted. If resistance was met, the tube was withdrawn, rotated, and readvanced. This was repeated two times. If unsuccessful, the flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope was removed, and intubation was attempted with the other type of tracheal tube.MeasurementsThe ability to advance the tracheal tube was determined.Main ResultsThere were no demographic differences between the two groups. There was a similar ease of advancement of the two tracheal tubes.ConclusionsWhen performing elective flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy for intubation, we recommend using the less expensive warmed standard tracheal tube.

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