Comparison of video laryngoscopy with direct laryngoscopy in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although Video laryngoscope (VL) can reduce the difficulty of endotracheal intubation and improve the glottic view, its use in critically ill patients is controversial.

Methods

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of VL and direct laryngoscopy (DL) for critically ill patients were searched on electronic databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase. Additional publications were identified by screening the reference lists of the identified articles and relevant previously published reviews.

Results

Overall, 25 RCTs involving 5836 critically ill patients were included in the analysis. There was no significant difference in the first intubation rate between the VL and DL groups (25 studies; RR, 1.03; 95% CI 0.96-1.11; n = 5836; p = 0.37; very low cert

SUBMITTER: Yuan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11998270 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature