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Which nostril should be used for nasotracheal intubation with Airtraq NT®: the right or left? A randomized clinical trial

Zehra Ipek Arslan AydinNeşe Türkyılmaz
Published in: Turkish journal of medical sciences (2019)
Nasotracheal intubation via the right nostril can be safely and quickly performed with the Airtraq NT without the need of Magill forceps. We recommend the use of the 90° counterclockwise rotation, external laryngeal pressure, and head flexion maneuvers to direct the tube into the vocal cords first. On the other hand, cuff inflation maneuver must also be kept in mind.
Keyphrases
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