Fiberoptic laryngoscopy under general anesthesia in neonates

In the Sophia Children's Hospital we perform fiberoptic laryngoscopy in neonates under general anesthesia without the use of muscle relaxants in the diagnostics of functional laryngeal disorders. The necessary diagnostic and anesthetic equipment is described. Special attention is paid to the wa...

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Published in:	International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 1990, Vol.18 (3), p.241-245
Main Authors:	Hoeve, L.J., van Poppelen, R.H.M.
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Anesthesia, General Biological and medical sciences Endoscopy Equipment Design Fiber Optic Technology - instrumentation Fiberoptic laryngoscopy General anesthesia Humans Infant, Newborn Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Laryngeal Diseases - diagnosis Laryngoscopes Laryngoscopy Medical sciences Neonate
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Summary:	In the Sophia Children's Hospital we perform fiberoptic laryngoscopy in neonates under general anesthesia without the use of muscle relaxants in the diagnostics of functional laryngeal disorders. The necessary diagnostic and anesthetic equipment is described. Special attention is paid to the way in which the fiberscope is introduced into the breathing circuit and into the child's airway. Several advantages over other methods are discussed. The procedure has proved to be easy, safe and informative.
ISSN:	0165-5876 1872-8464