Croatian national audit on videolaryngoscopes and alternative intubation devices in the era of COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Videolaryngoscopy (VL) is the recommended strategy for airway management in COVID-19 patients and guidelines recommends that all anesthesiologists should be trained to use and have immediate access to the device. However, the availability of VL in hospitals and its use may vary, as well as the choice of the device and necessary training. Our primary aim was to investigate data on availability of VL in Croatia, its use, the choice of the device and its implementation, with special consideration of COVID-19 management.

Materials and methods

An electronic survey was sent to all Croatian hospitals that have anesthesiology service available. The survey was designed to examine data on availability and use of VL with special consideration of COVID-19 wards. The survey

SUBMITTER: Matas M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9833575 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature