[GlideScope AVL single-use video laryngoscope]

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Medical Devices
• Airway Management

Background:

• Evaluating the performance of the GlideScope AVL single-use video laryngoscope.
• Assessing its utility for glottis visualization and endotracheal intubation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the GlideScope AVL single-use video laryngoscope.
• To assess its performance in visualizing the glottis and performing endotracheal intubations.

Main Methods:

• A case series involving 200 consecutive surgical patients requiring tracheal intubation.
• Recording glottis visualization (Cormack-Lehane grade) and time to intubation.

Main Results:

• Excellent glottis visualization (Grade I/II) in all 200 patients.
• Successful intubation in 199 out of 200 patients (99.5% success rate).
• Mean instrumentation time: 38 ± 23s (orotracheal) and 36 ± 16s (nasotracheal).

Conclusions:

• The GlideScope AVL single-use video laryngoscope is an effective tool for airway management in surgical settings.
• Demonstrates high success rates and efficient performance for endotracheal intubation.