Delayed diagnosis of arytenoid cartilage dislocation after tracheal intubation in the intensive care unit:A case report

BACKGROUND Arytenoid cartilage dislocation is a rare and often overlooked complication of tracheal intubation or blunt laryngeal trauma.The most common symptom is persistent hoarseness.Although cases of arytenoid dislocation due to tracheal intubation are reported more frequently in otolaryngology,reports on its occurrence in the intensive care unit(ICU)are lacking.We report a case of delayed diagnosis of arytenoid cartilage dislocation after tracheal intubation in the ICU.CASE SUMMARY A 20-year-old woman was referred to the ICU following a fall from a height.Her voice was normal;laryngeal computed tomography showed unremarkable findings on admission.However,due to deterioration of the patient’s condition,tracheal intubation,and emergency exploratory laparotomy followed by laparoscopic surgery two d later under general anesthesia were performed.After extubation,the patient was sedated and could not communicate effectively.On the 10th day after extubation,the patient complained of hoarseness and coughing with liquids,which was attributed to laryngeal edema and is common after tracheal intubation.Therefore,specific treatment was not administered.However,the patient’s symptoms did not improve.Five d later,an electronic laryngoscope examination revealed dislocation of the left arytenoid cartilage.The patient underwent arytenoid closed reduction under general anesthesia by an experienced otolaryngologist.Reported symptoms improved subsequently.The sixmonth follow up revealed that the hoarseness had resolved within four weeks of the reduction procedure.CONCLUSION Symptoms of arytenoid cartilage dislocation are difficult to identify in the ICU leading to missed or delayed diagnosis among patients.

Submental tracheal intubation for resection of recurrent giant pituitary tumor:a case report

Airway management in the patients who receive transmaxillary approach for resection of giant pituitary tumor presents a clinical challenge to the anesthesiologists. Oral or nasal route for tracheal intubation can interfere with surgical procedures. This report describes submental tracheal intubation for airway management in a patient who underwent resection of recurrent giant pituitary tumor via transmaxillary approach. Submental tracheal intubation is an adaptable and safe alternative technology for airway management during operation.

CLINICAL APPLICATION OF ACUPUNCTURE ON ALLEVIATION OF STRESS REACTION INDUCED BY TRACHEAL INTUBATION IN GENERAL ANESTHESIA

By summarizing the formation of stress reaction induced by tracheal intubation and method of medicinal control, the recognition of Chinese medicine in treatment of cardiac arrhythmia and hypertension with acupuncture and the clinical application of acupuncture on stress reaction induced by tracheal intubation, it is concluded that the side effects of tracheal intubation are inevitable, even though there are many methods presented for the prevention and treatment for it. In recent years, the functions of acupuncture in anesthesia, especially in regulation of circulatory properties have been developed gradually and have been applied by many physicians in controlling the stress reaction induced by tracheal intubation in general anesthesia. Being a kind of dual-directional and positive regulation and stimulation, acupuncture provides definite and safe effects on controlling the stress reaction induced by tracheal intubation.

Risk Analysis of Risk Factors for Pressure Injury Related to Tracheal Intubation in ICU Patients

Objective:This article mainly analyzes the risk factors of pressure injury related to tracheal intubation in ICU patients.Methods:This time,the investigation and research were mainly conducted on 110 patients with tracheal intubation received in the ICU of our hospital from June 2020 to June 2021,and the risk factors for related pressure injuries were analyzed.Results:According to statistics,the incidence rate of patients with tracheal intubation-related pressure injury was 23.63%,of which the lip had the highest incidence;the indwelling time of the tracheal tube,the wetness score,the movement force score,and the frictional shear score in the Braden score of the tracheal intubation These are all risk factors for pressure injury related to tracheal intubation(P<0.05).Conclusion:ICU patients have a higher incidence of related pressure injuries during tracheal intubation,so it is necessary to strengthen the care of risk factors and take reasonable and effective measures to prevent them.

Experimental assessment of a modified retrograde traction tracheal intubation method for increasing the success rate of myocardial infarction model in rats

Background Animal models of myocardial infarction （MI） have been widely used to study the pathologi- cal and physiological changes that occur in MI, and to objectively evaluate the efficacy of new treatments. They are an important tool in this procedure. However, the mortality rate of MI animal models has so far been higher than in real-life situations. The aim of this study was to explore the use of a modified retrograde traction tracheal intubation （MRTI） method for increasing the success rate of MI models in rats. Methods Sixty male Sprague-Dawley rats were used in the experiment. Using the MRTI method of artificial airway generation, we established the MI model by ligation of the left anterior descending branch of the coronary artery. We analyzed the effects of MRTI, the use of lidocaine, operative details, nursing considerations during the operation, and post-operative factors on the success rate of the MI model in rats. Results The success rate of generating an MI model in rats can be significantly increased using the following methods： 1） Setting up the artificial airway through the use of MRTI by using a single-lumen central venous catheter; 2） Selecting a ligation site 2 mm be- low the midpoint of the connection between the left atrial appendage and the pulmonary cone; 3） Adding a drop of lidocaine to the surface of the heart to slow down the heart rate, make the operation easier to perform, and prevent arrhythmias postoperatively; 4） Clearing up airway secretions timely both intra and postoperative- ly; 5） Making sure that rats are in a warm state both intra and postoperatively; 6） Preventing wound infection. Conclusions Use of the MRTI method can quickly establish an artificial airway in rats. Intraoperative use of lidocaine, selecting a precise vascular ligation site, and appropriate care both intra and postoperatively can in- crease the success rate of MI model generation.

Comparison of Cardiac Output and Hemodynamic Responses of Intubation among Different Videolaryngoscopies in Normotensive and Hypertensive Patients

Tracheal intubation with Macintosh laryngoscope（MAC） might result in severe cardiovascular complications. The results of conducted studies investigating the effects of videolaryngoscopies on hemodynamic response of tracheal intubation are conflicting. We know little about the effects of videolaryngoscopies on cardiac output changes during tracheal intubation. We compared cardiac output（COP） and hemodynamic responses in normal blood pressure（n=60） and hypertensive patients（n=60） among 3 intubation devices： the MAC, the UE videolaryngoscopy ？（UE）, and the UE video intubation stylet ？（VS）. Cardiac index（CI）, stroke volume index（SVI）, heart rate（HR）, systolic blood pressure（SBP） and diastolic blood pressure（DBP） were recorded using Lidco Rapid V2？ preinduction, preintubation, and every minute for the first 5 min after intubation. We assessed oropharyngeal and laryngeal structures injury as well. Intubation time was significantly shorter than MAC groups（P〈0.001） only in UE group of normotensive and hypertensive patients. In normotensive patients, there were no significant differences in any of COP variables or hemodynamic variables among the three devices. In hypertensive patients, SBP and DBP in the MAC group were significantly higher（P〈0.05 or 〈0.01） than the UE and VS groups at 1, 2 and 3 min after intubation, but there were no significant differences in CI, SVI and HR among the three devices. There was no significant difference in oropharyngeal and laryngeal structures injury among all groups. It was concluded that both the UE and VS attenuate only the hemodynamic response to intubation as compared with the MAC in hypertensive patients, but not in normotensive patients.

Application of early enteral nutrition nursing based on enhanced recovery after surgery theory in patients with digestive surgery

BACKGROUND Postoperative nursing can improve the restlessness and gastrointestinal function of patients with tracheal intubation under general anesthesia in digestive surgery.Wide application of various nursing methods and routine nursing in periop-erative nursing of patients with general anesthesia in digestive surgery.AIM To investigate the impact of early postoperative enteral nutrition nursing based on the enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS)theory on postoperative agitation and gastrointestinal recovery in patients undergoing general anesthesia that experienced tracheal intubation.METHODS The data of 126 patients with digestive surgery from May 2019 to February 2022 were retrospectively analyzed.According to different nursing methods,they were divided into control group and observation group,with 63 cases in observation group and 63 cases in control group.The patients in the control group had standard perioperative nursing care,whereas those in the observation group got enteral nourishment as soon as possible after surgery in accordance with ERAS theory.Both the rate and quality of gastrointestinal function recovery were compared between the two groups after treatment ended.Postoperative anes-thesia-related adverse events were tallied,patients'nutritional statuses were monitored,and the Riker sedation and agitation score(SAS)was used to measure the incidence of agitation.RESULTS When compared to the control group,the awake duration,spontaneous breathing recovery time,extubation time and postoperative eye-opening time were all considerably shorter(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the recovery time of orientation force between the two groups(P>0.05);however,the observation group had a lower SAS score than the control group(P<0.05).The recovery time for normal intestinal sounds,the time it took to have the first postoperative exhaust,the time it took to have the first postoperative defecation,and the time it took to have the first postoperative half-fluid feeding were all faster in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05);Fasting blood glucose was lower in the observation group compared to the control group(P<0.05),while the albumin and hemoglobin levels were higher on the first and third postoperative days;however,there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of anesthesia-related adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSION The extremely early postoperative enteral nutrition nursing based on ERAS theory can reduce the degree of agitation,improve the quality of recovery,promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function,and improve the nutritional status of patients in the recovery period after tracheal intubation under general anesthesia.

A case of radiation-induced difficult airway in a patient with nasopharyngeal carcinoma

In this report, we describe radiation-induced difficult airway management in a patient with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The patient was presented to receive laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder stone. He had been diagnosed to have nasopharyngeal cancer about 2 years ago. In operation, after sleeping, the patient was manual controlled ventilation. However, we subsequently found that his neck campaign was limited and mask ventilation was obstructed. We immediately performed oropharyngeal airway, then mask ventilation improved. Fully surface anesthesia with tetracaine atomizing to the root of tongue, larynx wall and piriform recess, the patient was endotracheal intubated with fiberoptic bronchoscope. After intubation, the patient inhaled 2.5% sevoflurane, then esmeron (50 mg) and remifentanyl (0.1 μg/kg every minute) were administrated by intravenous. After the treatment, the patient's life indexes were normal and steady. In conclusion, patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) after radiation therapy should be based on comprehensive evaluation of upper airway and obstructive condition before operation, then perform safe and effective tracheal intubation methods under spontaneous breathing.

Clinical Observation of Double Tube Laryngeal Mask in Fast-Track Anesthesia for Limb Orthopedic Surgery in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Objective: To compare and analyze the effect and safety of double tube laryngeal mask and endotracheal intubation general anesthesia in fast track anesthesia for limb orthopaedic surgery in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: 78 children with cerebral palsy undergoing limb orthopedic surgery were randomly divided into laryngeal mask group and intubation group, with 39 cases in each group. The perioperative hemodynamic indexes, anesthesia effect related indexes, anesthesia related complications or adverse reaction rates of the two groups were observed and compared between the two groups. Results: When the two groups of children entered the room, there was no significant difference in MAP and HR (P > 0.05);MAP and HR of children in the intubation group were higher than those in the laryngeal mask anesthesia group (P Conclusion: Laryngeal mask is used to establish the airway of intravenous general anesthesia in limb orthopaedic surgery of children with cerebral palsy, which is conducive to the stability of children’s circulatory and respiratory system, to reduce the impact of narcotic drugs on children, to reduce the incidence of postoperative anesthesia related complications, and to improve the anesthetic effect. It meets the requirements of fast track anesthesia, and can be widely used in clinical practice.

Study on the Safety of Different Pressure Artificial Pneumothorax on Endoscopic Radical Esophagectomy

Objective: To study the effect of different pressure artificial pneumothorax on total endoscopic radical esophagectomy during and after an operation. Methods: From 2019 to 2021, 64 patients with esophageal cancer underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in the same surgical treatment group. The pressure of CO2 artificial pneumothorax was randomly divided into Group A (pressure 6 mmHg), Group B (pressure 8 mmHg), and Group C (pressure 10 mmHg). Heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP), end-expiratory CO2 partial pressure (PETCO2), arterial blood pH and PaCO2, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and anesthesia resuscitation time were recorded at different time points. Observe the changes in inflammatory indexes, coagulation function, and the incidence of complications in the three groups, and statistically analyze and compare the differences among the three groups of patients. Results: Sixty-four patients with esophageal cancer were included in this clinical study. There were no significant differences in gender, age, lung function, BMI, and coagulation function among the three groups (P > 0.05). There were significant differences in PETCO2, arterial pH, and PaCO2 in T2, T3, and T4 among the three groups (P < 0.05). The arterial blood gas index at T5 in Group A was significantly different from that in Group C (P < 0.05). The time of thoracic operation in Group A was significantly longer than that in the other two groups (P < 0.05), and the time of tracheal intubation and extubation was earlier in Group A (P < 0.05). The incidence of subcutaneous emphysema, thoracic tube time, and prothrombin time in Group A was significantly different from those in Group B and C (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in hospitalization days, pulmonary infection, and other complications (P > 0.05). Conclusion: The artificial pneumothorax with 6 mmHg pressure and 8 L/min flow rate can satisfy the operation, and its safety and postoperative recovery are also better.

A comparison of GlideScope videolaryngoscope with Macintosh laryngoscope for laryngeal views

Objective：To describe the use of the GlideScope in comparison with direct laryngoscopy for elective surgical patients requiring tracheal intubation. Methods：Two hundred patients, ASA Ⅰ - Ⅱ scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia requiring orotracheal intubation were selected. Information was collected identifying the patient demographics and airway assessment features （Mallampati oropharyngeal scale, thyromenta distance and mouth opening）. In a random crossover design, after induction of anesthesia and neuromuscular block, the laryngoscopes were inserted in turn, and the views of the glottis at laryngoscopy （Cormack and Lehane scores） were compared. The tracchea was intubated using either the standard Macintosh laryngoscope or GlideScope after the second grading at laryngoscopy was done. Complications associated with intubating were recorded. Results： There were 200 patients including 107 males and 93 females, with mean age being 52±13 years, height 164.8±11.3 cm, weight 64.0±11. 5 kg, thyromental distance 6. 9± 1.1 cm, and mouth opening 5.7±0.5 cm. There was a significant association between the preoperative view of the oropharynx （Mallampati score） and the view of the glottis at laryngoscopy for both the direct Macintosh laryngoscope （P〈0. 001） and the GlideScope （P〈0. 001）. Among 200 patients, 106 patients had the same C＆L grade, 91 of remaining patients showed improvement in the C＆L grade （P〈0. 001 ） obtained with GlideScope compared with the direct Macintosh laryngoscope. 3 of remaining patients showed better view of the glottis（C＆L grade） with the direct Macintosh laryngoscope （grade 1） than with GlideScope （grade 2）. There were no cases of failure to be intubated. There were no cases of dental or mucosal injury in all patients. Conclusion： GlideScope videolaryngoscope yielded comparable or superior laryngeal view compared with Macintosh laryngoscope. The new type of laryngoscope may have potential advantages for managing the difficult airway.

Comparison of bolus remifentanil versus bolus fentanyl for blunting cardiovascular intubation responses in children： a randomized, double-blind study

Background The authors found no study to compare the efficacy of bolus dose fentanyl and remifentanil blunting the cardiovascular intubation response in children, so they designed this randomized, double-blind clinical study to assess the effects of remifentanil 2 μg/kg and fentanyl 2 μg/kg by bolus injection on the cardiovascular intubation response in healthy children.Methods One hundred and two children, the American Society of Anesthesiologists （ASA） physical status 1-2 and scheduled for elective plastic surgery under general anesthesia, were randomly divided into one of two groups to receive the following treatments in a double blind manner： remifentanil 2μg/kg （Group R） and fentanyl 2 μg/kg （Group F） when anesthesia was induced with propofol and vecuronium. The orotracheal intubation was performed using a direct laryngoscope. Blood pressure （BP） and heart rate （HR） were recorded before anesthesia induction （baseline values）, immediately before intubation, at intubation and every minute for 5 minutes after intubation. The percent changes of systolic blood pressure （SBP） and HR relative to baseline values and the rate pressure product （RPP） at every observing point were calculated. The incidences of SBP and HR percent changes 〉30% of baseline values and RPP 〉22 000 during the observation were recorded.Results There were no significant differences between groups in the demographic data, baseline values of BP and HR and the intubation time. As compared to baseline values, BP, HR and RPP at intubation and their maximum values during observation increased significantly in Group F, but they all decreased significantly in Group R. BP, HR and RPP at all observed points, and their maximum values during the observation, were significantly different between groups. There were also significant differences between groups in the percent change of SBP and HR relative to baseline values at all observed points and their maximum percent changes during the observation. The incidences of SBP and HR percent increased 〉30% of the baseline values and RPP 〉22 000 during the observation, were significantly higher in Group F than in Group R, but the incidences of SBP and HR percent decreased 〉30% of baseline values were significantly lower in Group F compared with Group R.Conclusions When used as part of routine anesthesia induction with propofol and vecuronium in children, fentanyl 2 μg/kg by bolus injection fails to effectively depress the cardiovascular intubation response. Remifentanil 2 μg/kg by bolus injection can completely abolish the cardiovascular intubation response, but also cause more adverse complications of temporary siclnificant cardiovascular depression.

An improved method for rat intubation and thymectomy

Background Thymokidney has been reported as an approach for a vascularized thymus for transplantation to induce donor specific tolerance. A completely thymectomized model which ensures that the obtained thymus is not injured has not been developed yet and it would be useful for evaluating autologous thymokidney function in rats. Methods Adult Sprague-Dawley male rats weighing 150-300 g （n=30） underwent non-invasive intubation with the assistance of an improved self-made wedge-shaped cannula made from a 2-ml plastic syringe and transillumination from the anterior tracheal area by an operation spotlight. The rats then received a thoracotomy while their breathing was supported by a small animal ventilator, and both lobes of the thymus were entirely extirpated under a 10x microscope. The postoperative survival rate of the rats was recorded, and changes in the T-cell reservoir from 9 of 30 rats within 21 days after surgery were monitored using flow cytometry. The complete thymectomy rate was confirmed by autopsy and histological examination on 21 days post-operation. Results The postoperative survival rate of rats was 100%. The exsected thymus was free of injury and the rate of complete thymectomy was 100%. Conclusions This model has a stable survival rate and complete thymectomy is able to be achieved. The obtained thymus tissue is free of injury and can be used for transplantation.