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Guidelines for Elective Pediatric Fiberoptic Intubation
Published on: January 18, 2011
Use of angulated video-intubation laryngoscope in children undergoing manual in-line neck stabilization
M Weiss1, K Hartmann, J E Fischer
1Department of Anaesthesia , University Children's Hospital, Steinwiesstrasse 75, CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland.
Abstract:
Laryngeal views obtained during direct laryngoscopy with and without manual in-line neck stabilization (MILNS) and during video-assisted intubation with MILNS using the angulated video-intubation laryngoscope were assessed in 100 paediatric patients (aged 0.25-17.3 yr). Visualization of the larynx (Cormack and Lehane score) as well as time taken for video-assisted tracheal intubation by six nurses and four resident anaesthetists not experienced in the technique were recorded. Cormack and Lehane scores were significantly worse during direct laryngoscopy when MILNS was applied. Video-assisted visualization of the larynx during MILNS produced scores, which were as good or better than those observed during direct laryngoscopy alone. Intubation times ranged from 19-75 s (mean 35 (SD 13.4); median 32).
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