An improved method of endotracheal intubation for the anesthetized pediatric dental patient
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A double curved nasal endotracheal tube has been incorporated into a standard head drape [or improved access and visibility when providing dental treatment [or the young patient under general anesthesia. The technique [or stabilization o[ the airway to provide sa[ety and protection o[ the patient is described in detail. This method has been used successfully [or over 100 dental patients. All patients were considered candidates [or either in-patient or out-patient general anesthesia. No complications have been attributed to this method ’o~ head drape, tube selection and stabilization since the inception o[ its use approximately three years ago.
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