Better vision makes better intubation?

Authors

  • Miguel Angel Fernández Vaquero Associate Physician. Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care. University Clinic of Navarra, Madrid, Spain
  • Natalia Garrido Bermudo Associate Physician. Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care. University Clinic of Navarra, Madrid, Spain
  • Agustín Martínez Escribano Associate Physician. Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care. University Clinic of Navarra, Madrid, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30445/rear.v12i8.838

Keywords:

Videolaryngoscopy, stylet-guides, fiberscope, Glidescope, D-blade

Abstract

The failure of intubation in a patient with Difficult Airway (VAD) is not yet uncommon, which is why the wide use of rescue devices for direct laryngoscopy is still booming. It is in this area where videolaryngoscopy gain strength, offering indirect laryngoscopy through a multivariate assembly of lenses and optics.

In this study, it is expected to evaluate the success rate with a videolaryngoscope using a traditional preformed stylet-guide with a certain angle of anteroposterior mobility vs. flexible guidance that allows anteroposterior and lateral mobility such as a fiberscope with the optical fiber turned off.

The results experienced a better success rate in intubation on the first attempt and a lower rate of complications in airway management with glidescope+fiberscope.

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Published

2020-09-10

How to Cite

Fernández Vaquero, M. A., Garrido Bermudo, N., & Martínez Escribano, A. (2020). Better vision makes better intubation?. Revista Electrónica AnestesiaR, 12(8), 2. https://doi.org/10.30445/rear.v12i8.838

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