Report of two cases of oropharyngeal injury with the use of video laryngoscopy techniques

Publication date: Available online 23 April 2016
Source:Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Author(s): Bradford Huffman, Suvikram Puri, Henry Heyman, Vikas Kumar, Solon Kao
While the trend toward video laryngoscopy and away from direct laryngoscopy may be associated with a greater likelihood of successful intubation, appropriate training is necessary to prevent injuries. We present two instances of operator error which resulted in penetrating injury to the soft palate as well as a review of the literature.



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