What type of study is this?

This is a Case Report study (also classified as: Literature Review).

What question did this study set out to answer?

This correspondence discusses the application of fibreoptic awake intubation as a critical intervention in emergency airway management.

February 26, 2026AirwayOpen Access

Fibreoptic Awake Intubation: From Elective Excellence to Emergency Lifesaver – Bridging the Gap in Critical Airway Management

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VGVenkata Krishna GollapalliAndhra University SDShital A. DharamkheleSaifee Hospital ANAshish H. NasreSaifee Hospital

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Implication

Case reports demonstrate fibreoptic awake intubation's effectiveness for airway obstruction during emergencies, suggesting broader applicability beyond elective use.

Key Points

This correspondence discusses the application of fibreoptic awake intubation as a critical intervention in emergency airway management.
Presented three emergency cases illustrating fibreoptic awake intubation's application.
Discussed the use of the spray-as-you-go technique for airway management.
Emphasised premedication with low-dose ketamine.
Fibreoptic awake intubation successfully managed airway obstruction in three critical cases.
The use of ketamine maintained patient comfort without suppressing airway reflexes.
Illustrated the importance of preparedness and operator skill in emergency airway management.

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Gollapalli et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699f956d1bc9fecf3dab33d6 https://doi.org/10.4103/arwy.arwy_36_25

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Case reports demonstrate fibreoptic awake intubation's effectiveness for airway obstruction during emergencies, suggesting broader applicability beyond elective use.

Fibreoptic Awake Intubation: From Elective Excellence to Emergency Lifesaver – Bridging the Gap in Critical Airway Management

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Fibreoptic Awake Intubation: From Elective Excellence to Emergency Lifesaver – Bridging the Gap in Critical Airway Management

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