Pyriform sinus localization-assisted blind intubation: comparison with laryngoscopic intubation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Conventional endotracheal intubation requires laryngoscopy for a direct view of the glottis. However, laryngoscopy is associated with many potential complications. The aim of the present study was to compare the efficacy and safety of pyriform sinus localization-assisted blind orotracheal intubation with those of conventional laryngoscopic orotracheal intubation.

Material and methods

A randomized, patient-blind, prospective study of 300 patients who underwent various operations was performed. One hundred patients were assigned to the laryngoscopic intubation group (laryngoscopy group), and 200 patients were assigned to the blind intubation group (blind group).

Results

The total intubation success rate in the blind group was similar to that in the laryngosco

SUBMITTER: Zhong QW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4186215 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature