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Dexmedetomidine and ketamine for fiberoptic intubation in a child with severe mandibular hypoplasia JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA Iravani, M., Wald, S. H. 2008; 20 (6): 455-457

Abstract

A 6-year-old girl with Treacher Collins syndrome presented for implantation of a hearing device. The patient was developmentally delayed and had severe micrognathia. After induction of anesthesia with dexmedetomidine and ketamine, the patient tolerated the introduction of a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope without any change in respiration, and intubation was achieved easily.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.jclinane.2008.03.012

View details for Web of Science ID 000260134200011

View details for PubMedID 18929288