Use of the flexible bronchoscope and Infrared Red Intubation System in a known difficult airway in the intensive care unit

Abstract

Abstract This case report describes a patient in the ICU in need of urgent intubation, for whom video laryngoscope‐guided intubation had previously failed. The Infrared Red Intubation System (IRRIS) may enhance the chance of successful flexible bronchoscope intubation, especially when performed by non‐expert anesthesiologists.

Keywords

• awake tracheal intubation
• flexible bronchoscope
• ICU
• Infrared Red Intubation System
• IRRIS