Positioning of a patient with scoliotic spine deformity for induction of anaesthesia

Abstract

Positioning of a patient with irregular contour of spinal curvature is a common problem faced by anaesthesiologists for surgical procedures. Here we would like to describe how to use routine materials available in the operating room efficiently to accomplish successful endotracheal intubation.

Keywords

• positioning
• endotracheal intubation
• mattresses