Glidescope Video Laryngoscopy in Patients with Severely Restricted Mouth Opening-A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An inter-incisor gap <3 cm is considered critical for videolaryngoscopy. It is unknown if new generation GlideScope Spectrum™ videolaryngoscopes with low-profile hyperangulated blades might facilitate safe tracheal intubation in these patients. This prospective pilot study aims to evaluate feasibility and safety of GlideScope^TM videolaryngoscopes in severely restricted mouth opening.

Methods

Feasibility study in 30 adults with inter-incisor gaps between 1.0 and 3.0 cm scheduled for ENT or maxillofacial surgery. Individuals at risk for aspiration or rapid desaturation were excluded.

Results

The mean mouth opening was 2.2 ± 0.5 cm (range 1.1-3.0 cm). First attempt success rate was 90% and overall success was 100%. A glottis view grade 1 or 2a was a

SUBMITTER: Popal Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10420010 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature