Fibreoptic intubation: a commitment to an indispensable technique

Recent evidence has shown that fibreoptic intubation is still an indispensable technique for safe management of pre-dicted difficult airways, despite the implementation of new technologies such as videolaryngoscopy. It is therefore our obligation as anaesthesia societies and as practicing anaesthetists to offer this technique to our patients in clearly designated situations.

Automated summary

Despite the availability of new technologies, recent evidence has shown that fibreoptic intubation remains an essential technique for managing difficult airways. It is our responsibility as anaesthesia societies and practitioners to offer this technique to patients in appropriate situations.