Video Laryngoscopy is Associated With Increased First Pass Success and Decreased Rate of Esophageal Intubations During Urgent Endotracheal Intubation in a Medical Intensive Care Unit When Compared to Direct Laryngoscopy

Conclusion:
The use of the VL for UEI performed by PCCM fellows is associated with a reduction in the rate of esophageal intubation and difficult endotracheal intubation when compared to the use of the DL.

Source: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine - December 9, 2014 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Lakticova, V., Koenig, S. J., Narasimhan, M., Mayo, P. H. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research