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Videolaryngoscopy in critical care and emergency locations: moving from debating benefit to implementation.

Authors :
Pass, Marc
Di Rollo, Nicola
McNarry, Alistair F.
Source :
BJA: The British Journal of Anaesthesia. Sep2023, Vol. 131 Issue 3, p434-438. 5p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The recently published INTUBE study subanalysis and DEVICE trial findings both demonstrate a clear benefit of videolaryngoscopy over direct laryngoscopy in facilitating tracheal intubation of patients in the emergency department and ICU. We consider the increasing evidence supporting the use of videolaryngoscopy, the possible reasons behind its relatively slow adoption into clinical practice, and the potential role of the hyperangulated videolaryngoscope blade. We discuss the significance of improved first-pass tracheal intubation success in reducing the overall risk of complications in critically ill patients. Additionally, we address the need for specific training in videolaryngoscopy in order to maximise patient benefit, and propose that adequate training and rehearsal opportunities in videolaryngoscopy can only be realised by widespread and regular use wherever the clinical setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00070912
Volume :
131
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BJA: The British Journal of Anaesthesia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
170067620
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2023.06.057