Atlanta—Nasotracheal intubation over a bougie (NIB) may result in less nasal trauma than conventional nasotracheal intubation (CVT), a recent study suggests.
CVT, with blind advancement of the tube through the nares, takes less time but is associated with a higher incidence of nasal bleeding and Magill forceps use, according to researchers.
“Conventionally, nasotracheal intubation is associated with significant trauma, upwards of 50%,” said study author Ron Abrons, MD, assistant