ArticleIndian journal of anaesthesia2026
Conventional versus nasopharyngeal airway-guided bougie technique for nasotracheal intubation in adult patients: A randomised controlled study.
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- Moving on from 'No Trace = Wrong Place' for the exclusion of oesophageal intubation.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2026Article
- Migration of a Nasopharyngeal Airway Into the Gastrointestinal Tract During Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Rare Complication in Obstructive Jaundice Management.Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background and Aims: The conventional nasotracheal intubation (NTI) technique is associated with nasal trauma, bleeding, and intubation difficulties. A modified approach using a nasopharyngeal airway as a conduit for bougie-guided NTI has been proposed to reduce nasal trauma. This study aimed to compare the nasopharyngeal airway-guided bougie technique for NTI with conventional NTI in adults. Methods: This prospective randomised controlled study was conducted on 60 American Society of Anesthesiologists' physical status (ASA-PS) classification I and II adult patients undergoing elective surgeries. Patients were assigned to two groups: Group C (conventional NTI) and Group B (bougie-guided NTI using a nasopharyngeal airway). Primary outcomes included comparing the severity of nasopharyngeal bleeding. Secondary outcomes included ease of insertion, intubation time, first-pass success rate, and need for additional manoeuvres. Statistical analysis was performed using appropriate tests with a significance threshold of Results: Nasopharyngeal bleeding was comparable between the groups [absolute risk difference, 10.0%; 95% confidence interval (CI), -11.8% to 30.7%; Conclusion: Bougie-guided NTI using a nasopharyngeal airway did not significantly reduce nasopharyngeal bleeding compared with the conventional technique. While success rates were similar, the longer intubation time may limit its routine use when rapid airway control is required.
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