The airway endoscopy mask: useful device for fibreoptic evaluation and intubation of the paediatric airway

Paediatr Anaesth. 1995;5(5):319-24. doi: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.1995.tb00315.x.

Abstract

A mask is presented which allows the administration of 100% oxygen, inhalational anaesthetics, continuous positive airway pressure and intermittent positive pressure ventilation during diagnostic airway endoscopy and difficult intubation with a fibreoptic bronchoscope in paediatric patients. The mask is particularly useful in small or critically ill patients. It may also have its place in teaching situations.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, Inhalation / instrumentation
  • Anesthesiology / education
  • Bronchoscopes*
  • Bronchoscopy / methods
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Critical Illness
  • Equipment Design
  • Fiber Optic Technology / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation / instrumentation
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / instrumentation*
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / methods
  • Masks*
  • Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / instrumentation
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration / instrumentation
  • Silicones
  • Teaching

Substances

  • Silicones