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Adoption of video laryngoscopy by a major academic anesthesia department
- Source :
- Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research; December 2020, Vol. 10 Issue: 2 p101-108, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Aim:To describe the adoption patterns of intubating devices used at a major teaching and research facility. Materials & methods:Retrospective analysis of 2012–2019 data on frequency and trends in airway management devices collected from our anesthesia information management system. Results:Use of direct laryngoscopy was more frequent, but there was a downward trend in use over time (p < 0.008) in favor of video laryngoscopy (VL), which increased significantly (p < 0.008). The largest growth among devices was the McGrath VL, which increased from 0.2% in 2012 to 36.2% of cases in 2019. Conclusion:Our study shows a clear increase in VL usage which has implications in quality of care and medical education.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20426305 and 20426313
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs55150342
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2217/cer-2020-0185