Use of a supraglottic airway device (V-gel sup(R)) in a dog with a difficult airway
2016
Iizuka, T. (The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (Japan). Veterinary Medical Center) | Kamata, M. | Fujisaki, Y. | Goto, M. | Nishimura, R.
A 10-year-old intact male papillon with a difficult airway was referred for surgical repair of a perineal hernia. Endotracheal intubation was unsuccessfully attempted at the referring hospital. For surgery at our facility, we prepared a conventional endotracheal tube, a supraglottic airway device, and a tracheostomy. Conventional endotracheal intubation with a 3.5-mm endotracheal tube failed because of rigidity of the larynx. The supraglottic airway device, a size C3 V-gel sup(R), was placed successfully. A normal capnogram waveform was observed and general anesthesia was maintained without any complications throughout the surgery. The surgery was completed and the patient recovered from anesthesia uneventfully. A supraglottic airway device is useful in management of cases with difficult airway.
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