Report of 2 Cases of Oropharyngeal Injury With the Use of Video Laryngoscopy Techniques.

J Oral Maxillofac Surg

Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA.

Published: October 2016

Although the trend toward video laryngoscopy and away from direct laryngoscopy might be associated with a greater likelihood of successful intubation, appropriate training is necessary to prevent injuries. This report describes 2 instances of operator error that resulted in penetrating injury to the soft palate and presents a review of the literature.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2016.04.008DOI Listing

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