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Anaesthesia for ENT, Maxillofacial and Dental Surgery
ENT SURGERY
TABLE 29.1
Potential Problems Associated with the Shared Airway
Disconnection of tracheal tube
Dislodgement of tracheal tube
Access for surgeon or anaesthetist
Airway soiling
Tube damage, e.g. laser
Lack of visual confirmation of ventilation
Eye care
Tonsillectomy
FIGURE 29.1 Various tubes used in ENT and oromaxillofacial surgery. Clockwise from top left: armoured tracheal tube, south-facing moulded tracheal tube, north-facing moulded tracheal tube, microlaryngoscopy tube, armoured LMA, laryngectomy tube, laser tube.