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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 00:50Patient Preparation
- 01:18Equipment Preparation
- 02:12Atomizer Technique with Flexible Endoscopic Intubation
- 03:32Results: Observations from 48 Patients
- 04:21Conclusion
The topical anesthetic lidocaine was atomized using a high oxygen flow through the working channel of a flexible intubating endoscope to achieve topical airway anesthesia for awake endotracheal intubation. We prefer this modified spray-as-you-go technique for endoscopic intubation to classical bolus application because of higher patient satisfaction and better compliance.
