Video laryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy for first-attempt tracheal intubation in the general ward.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent trials showed that video laryngoscopy (VL) did not yield higher first-attempt tracheal intubation success rate than direct laryngoscopy (DL) and was associated with higher rates of complications. Tracheal intubation can be more challenging in the general ward than in the intensive care unit. This study aimed to investigate which laryngoscopy mode is associated with higher first-attempt intubation success in a general ward.

Methods

This is a retrospective study of tracheal intubations conducted at a tertiary academic hospital. This analysis included all intubations performed by the medical emergency team in the general ward during a 48-month period.

Results

For the 958 included patients, the initial laryngoscopy mode was video laryngoscopy in 493 (52%

SUBMITTER: Baek MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6089856 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature