Table 2 Clinical applications of the EZB
Documented indications | n (%) |
|---|---|
Difficult airway | 27 (27) |
Oral cancer | 12 (12) |
Vocal cord dysfunction | 4 (4) |
Mediastinal mass syndrome | 1 (1) |
Subcutaneous emphysema | 1 (1) |
Limited mouth opening | 1 (1) |
Tracheal dislocation | 1 (1) |
Other reasons | 7 (7) |
RLN monitoring | 21 (21) |
Intubated patients | 12 (12) |
Tracheostomized patients | 11 (11) |
Rapid sequence induction | 11 (11) |
Not fasting | 3 (3) |
Obesity | 2 (2) |
Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 1 (1) |
Other reasons for increased risk of gastric regurgitation | 5 (5) |
Difficult airway and RLN monitoring | 5 (5) |
Rapid sequence induction and RLN monitoring | 1 (1) |
Other reasons | 4 (4) |
DLT cuff leak | 1 (1) |
DLT not placeable | 1 (1) |
DLT applied too much pressure to the carina | 1 (1) |
Ailing teeth | 1 (1) |
Medical education | 8 (8) |