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# I had a difficult intubation before
- URL: https://www.preanaesthesia.com/i-had-a-difficult-intubation-before/
- Published: 2026-09-13T04:47:53.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-13T19:08:06.000Z
- Description: Tell the anaesthesiologist as early as possible. If you were given a difficult- airway letter, alert card or previous anaesthesia record, bring it. The specific details - what was difficult and what technique ultimately worked - can be extremely usef
- Author: preetam satish
- Tags: Children & Common Questions, #Import 2026-09-12 18:04

Tell the anaesthesiologist as early as possible. If you were given a difficult-airway letter, alert card or previous anaesthesia record, bring it. The specific details - what was difficult and what technique ultimately worked - can be extremely useful.

A previous difficult intubation does not mean you cannot have anaesthesia. It means the team should plan the airway strategy and equipment in advance.

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