Video vs Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation After Cardiac Arrest: A Secondary Analysis of the Direct vs Video Laryngoscope Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Airway management is a critical component of the care of patients experiencing cardiac arrest, but data from randomized trials on the use of video vs direct laryngoscopy for intubation in the setting of cardiac arrest are limited. Current American Heart Association guidelines recommend placement of an endotracheal tube either during CPR or shortly after return of spontaneous circulation, but do not provide guidance around intubation methods, including the choice of laryngoscope.

Research question

Does use of video laryngoscopy improve the incidence of successful intubation on the first attempt, compared with use of direct laryngoscopy, among adults undergoing tracheal intubation after experiencing cardiac arrest?

Study design and methods

This secondary anal

SUBMITTER: Muhs AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12106960 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature