Use of Shikani Flexible Seeing Stylet for intubation via the Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway.

detailed evaluation; however it presents clear advantages for monitoring SjO2 during CEA. Further refinements may improve this technique, including use of a guide wire for introducing the catheter into the internal jugular vein. In addition, this method should be compared with the conventional technique of monitoring SjO2 during CEA in terms of 1) accuracy and continuity of measurements, 2) time necessary to obtain the measurement and 3) cost effectiveness evaluation. Further improvement and experience are essential for establishing the effectiveness and safety of this potentially promising aproach to SjO2 monitoring.