Ergonomics of In‐Office Nasolaryngoscopy: Comparison Between Conventional and Pistol Grip Techniques
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives In‐office nasolaryngoscopy in otolaryngology is a short but frequently performed procedure that can lead to substantial ergonomic risk. This study seeks to compare the ergonomic difference between pistol and conventional grip techniques during in‐office nasolaryngoscopy.
Subin Park +3 more
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Performance of emergency physicians utilizing a video-assisted semi-rigid fiberoptic stylet for intubation of a difficult airway in a high-fidelity simulated patient: a pilot study [PDF]
, 2012 BACKGROUND: This study was designed to evaluate emergency physician success and satisfaction using a video-assisted semi-rigid fiberoptic stylet, the Clarus Video System (CVS), during a simulated difficult airway scenario. FINDINGS: Emergency physicians (
Derek R Cooney +3 more
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BioMed Research International, 2015 Background. Videolaryngoscopes may not be useful in the presence of hematemesis or vomitus. We compared the utility of the Macintosh laryngoscope (McL), which is a direct laryngoscope, with that of the Pentax-AWS Airwayscope (AWS) and McGRATH MAC ...
R. Mihara +3 more
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Long‐Term Cost Utility Analysis of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Analysis of 5‐Year Outcomes
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This study utilizes a cohort‐style Markov decision tree economic model to evaluate the long‐term (5‐year) cost‐effectiveness of endoscopic sinus surgery versus medical management for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. The results show that the endoscopic sinus surgery strategy cost more ($63,296.27) but yielded increased quality‐adjusted life years (
Dara R. Adams +5 more
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A comparison of videolaryngoscopes for tracheal intubation in predicted difficult airway: a feasibility study [PDF]
, 2017 Videolaryngoscopy has become increasingly attractive for the routine management of the difficult airway. Glidescope® is well studied in the literature while imago V-Blade® is a recent videolaryngoscope.
Aloj, Fulvio +4 more
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Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.Abstract Objective Injection laryngoplasty (IL) is performed to correct glottic insufficiency. There has been a purported shift away from operative techniques in favor of awake, in‐office procedures, but no studies comparing utilization include updated current procedural terminology (CPT) coding.
Nour Abdel‐Azim +7 more
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A study on outcome of intubation in Emergency Department, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. [PDF]
, 2011 Introduction. In Malaysia, Emergency Medicine is a new specialty without any less important role in health care delivery. Universiti Sains Malaysia is the first university in Malaysia offering postgraduate study in Emergency Medicine.
Mohd Alip, Rabiha
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C-MAC videolaryngoscope compared with direct laryngoscopy for rapid sequence intubation in an emergency department: A randomised clinical trial [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND Airway management in the emergency room can be challenging when patients suffer from life-threatening conditions. Mental stress, ignorance of the patient's medical history, potential cervical injury or immobilisation and the presence of vomit
Brueesch, Martin +7 more
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Bacterial Contamination and Disinfection Status of Laryngoscopes Stored in Emergency Crash Carts
Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi, 2017 Objectives To identify bacterial contamination rates of laryngoscope blades and handles stored in emergency crash carts by hospital and area according to the frequency of intubation attempts.
J. Choi +4 more
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