Videolaryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy for tracheal intubation in neonates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Establishment of a secure airway is a critical part of neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room and the neonatal unit. Videolaryngoscopy has the potential to facilitate successful endotracheal intubation and decrease adverse consequences of delay in airway stabilization. Videolaryngoscopy may enhance visualization of the glottis and intubation success in neonates.

Objectives

To determine the efficacy and safety of videolaryngoscopy compared to direct laryngoscopy in decreasing the time and attempts required for endotracheal intubation and increasing the success rate at first intubation in neonates.

Search methods

We used the search strategy of Cochrane Neonatal. In May 2017, we searched for randomized controlled trials (RCT) evaluating videolaryngoscopy

SUBMITTER: Lingappan K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6513507 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature