Applied forces during neonatal intubation with direct and video laryngoscopy at different bed elevations: a randomized crossover manikin study.

ABSTRACT: We compared intubation forces, success of the first attempt, intubation time, and participant's opinions using direct and video laryngoscopy at umbilical and xiphoidal bed heights in a neonatal manikin. A randomized controlled crossover trial of intubation using direct and video laryngoscopes at two different table elevations (operator's xiphoid or navel) in a neonatal manikin model. Thirty-two neonatologists and pediatric residents participated. The primary outcome measure was the force applied to epiglottis and palate of neonatal manikin during intubation. The secondary outcome measures included success of the first attempt, intubation time, and participants' opinion on the procedures. Intubating the neonatal manikin with the videolaryngoscope and the resuscitation table leveled at opera

SUBMITTER: Cavallin F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12589294 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature