Does prior nasopharyngeal airway dilatation improve nasotracheal intubation with suction catheter guidance? A prospective randomized study

Key Points

• Intubation efficiency improved significantly, enhancing navigability during procedures.
• Dilation of the nasopharyngeal airway resulted in decreased bleeding, aiding the intubation process.
• Prospective randomized study conducted to evaluate the effects of airway dilation on intubation outcomes.
• Findings suggest that prior airway dilatation may facilitate more effective intubation procedures.