Outcome of video laryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy for emergency tracheal intubation in emergency department: a propensity score matching analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The high incidence of airway management failure in the emergency department (ED) necessitates a comparative analysis of laryngoscopy methods. This study aims to compare the success and complications associated with video-assisted laryngoscopy (VL) and direct laryngoscopy (DL) in emergency tracheal intubation in ED.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study was conducted at the ED of Thammasat University Hospital. It involved adult patients undergoing emergency tracheal intubation using either VL (GlideScope^®) or DL (Macintosh^®). The outcomes assessed were success rates of intubation and occurrence of peri-intubation adverse events. Propensity score matching and multivariable risk regression analysis were employed for statistical evaluation.

SUBMITTER: Kongsawaddee T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11577915 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature