Procedure Cancelled!!! Couldnt intubate.

[justme123 0]

I was scheduled for surgery this morning and they were unable to intubate due to vocal cords. Procedure was cancelled and I was referred to an ENT.:mad2:

Has this happened to anyone?:eek:

[Mimilou2004 13]

Man, that sucks!!!!!! I hope you get a different anesthetist next time and a clean bill of health from the ENT.

Mimi

[elcee 3,340]

That sounds really strange. What is abnormal about your voaal cords?

[BetsyB 9]

Oh, no! How frustrating!

I haven't had to have surgery cancelled due to vocal cord inflammation, but I've experienced it badly enough that I know there's no way any anesthesiologist could have intubated me. The ENT could barely advance the mirror he used to view the cords, there was so much inflammation. It was infection-related (though I felt fine)---and was easily treated.

Usually, when a patient is difficult to intubate, they try MANY times. Often, more than one anesthesiologist will be asked to attempt it. I hope your throat isn't terribly sore!! Warm salt Water gargles help a lot.

I bet you'll be back in the OR--and SUCCESSFULLY banded, in no time. Make the ENT appointment today, and beg for the soonest appointment they can give you. Get the ball rolling, so that you're rolling into the OR fast.

[justme123 0]

I felt fine as well. I had a dry cough the week prior but I felt great since Monday. According to the anethesiologist my vocal cords were too close. Only a 3mm gap in between. The smallest tube they had on hand was a 6mm.

I made an appointment with the ENT for Monday. Crossing my fingers that he can treat me.:cursing:

My throat isnt so sore today as it was yesterday, but for some strange reason my body feels very sore all over.:crying: