Intubation during spinal motion restriction using the Lubo^TM cervical collar - a manikin simulation study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Lubo^TM collar is a cervical motion restriction device featuring a unique external jaw-thrust mechanism designed to provide non-invasive airway patency. In addition, tracheal intubation is facilitated by releasing an anterior chin strap; this allows better mouth opening than the previous generation of semi-rigid cervical collars. This study aimed to compare tracheal intubation using the Lubo^TM collar combined with manual in-line stabilization (MILS) to intubation with MILS alone. The primary outcome was the time to successful intubation. Secondary outcomes compared intubation success rate, Cormack-Lehane grade, ease of intubation and dental trauma.

Methods

A randomized, cross-over, equivalence study was performed. Eighty full-time physic

SUBMITTER: Behari D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9334326 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature