A novel technique of anesthesia induction in supine position with impaled knife in the back

Abstract

Current technique of airway management for impaled knife in the back includes putting the patient in lateral position and intubation. We present here a novel technique of anesthesia induction (intubation and central line insertion) in a patient with impaled knife in the back which is simple and easily reproducible. This technique can be used for single lung ventilation using double lumen tube or bronchial blocker also if desired.

Keywords

• Anesthesia induction; impaled knife in the back; airway management