Successful airway management with King Vision device in a child with Morquio syndrome: case report

Abstract

Morquio syndrome also called type IV mucopolysaccharidosis, is a condition produced by lysosomal deposit. Morquio syndrome have several implications in the airway management because is characterized by C1-C2, instability, short height, cervical spine instability, odontoid hypoplasia, and Pectus carinatum, this, in addition to airway anatomy distortion. Case summary: This is a case report of successful airway management with video laryngoscopy of a child whit anticipated difficult airway whit Morquio syndrome. Conclusion: The video laryngoscopes are a good choice for management of anticipated difficult airway in child patients.

Keywords

• Manejo de la Vía Aérea, Mucopolisacaridosis IV, Laringoscopia, Intubación Intratraqueal, reporte de caso.