An Unusual Cause of Failure of Fiberoptic Intubation Due to Continuous Suctioning: A Case Report
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Abstract
Flexible fiberoptic intubation is the gold standard technique during difficult airway management. Failure of fiberoptic intubation could be due to patient factors, equipment factors, and operator expertise. We present a case where fiberoptic intubation was unsuccessful because of equipment error following continuous suction pressure application.
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