Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Can J Anaesth
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Observational Study
Patient factors associated with difficult flexible bronchoscopic intubation under general anesthesia: a prospective observational study.
Patient characteristics associated with difficult tracheal intubation using a flexible bronchoscope (FB) under general anesthesia have not been prospectively evaluated. This observational study aimed to identify demographic and morphologic factors associated with difficult FB intubation. ⋯ The presence of secretions or blood that impair FB glottic visualization, a larger diameter endotracheal tube on the same size FB, as well as higher neck skinfold thickness may prolong the duration of FB intubation under general anesthesia.