Release of Severe Post Burn Contracture of Neck Under Local Anaesthesia Before Intubation in Case of Difficult Intubation

Abstract

Severe post burn scar contracture of neck causes insufficient neck extension, resulting in difficult intubation that can be life-threatening 1, 2. It's very challenging to the anesthesiologist to manage airway so in such patients post burn contracture scar should be released before other procedures are performed, in order to ensure easy orotracheal intubation.