Tag: laryngoscopy
Alternative techniques for tracheal intubation
Conventional direct laryngoscopy with the curved Macintosh blade is a fundamental skill for all anaesthetists and has been the cornerstone of airway management for many years. This technique relies on the operator aligning... read more
Intravenous Lidocaine To Reduce Propofol Burning And Response To Laryngoscopy
Lidocaine (1 - 1.5 mg/kg) is often given intravenously prior to the induction of general anesthesia for a dual purpose - to mitigate the burning sensation of propofol (attributed to its glycerol additive) and to blunt the... read more
Effects of Video vs Direct Laryngoscopy on Successful Orotracheal Intubation in ICU Patients
Among patients in the ICU requiring intubation, video laryngoscopy compared with direct laryngoscopy did not improve first-pass orotracheal intubation rates and was associated with higher rates of severe life-threatening... read more
Redirecting Videolaryngoscopy
The debate of VL versus DL is not a new one and most will remember several years ago when respected voices were making strong statements about the impending irrelevance of DL as they hailed a new standard intubation device,... read more
