Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Jul 2003
Review[Difficult tracheal intubation in paediatric: myth or reality?].
Difficult tracheal intubation is a rare event according to the airway feature in child. This situation is mostly predictable, occurring in identified malformations and in specific diseases. Pre-operative clinical evaluation must detect facial abnormalities (lip or palate cleft, microtia, facial asymmetry.), micro or retrognathia, limited mouth opening, reduced distance between thyroid cartilage and chin, macroglossia and external ear malformations. According to this clinical evaluation, a strategy for managing difficult tracheal intubation is planned.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Jul 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial[Topical methylprednisolone vs lidocaïne for the prevention of postoperative sore throat].
We assessed the efficacy of topical methylprednisolone or lidocaine for prevention of postoperative sore throat. ⋯ Topical methylprednisolone may therefore be a useful adjuvant in the prevention of sore throat after intubation.