Should the Glidescope video laryngoscope be used first line for all oral intubations or only in those with a difficult airway? A review of current literature [PDF]
The purpose of this study was to review literature that looked into the efficacy of the Glidescope video laryngoscope versus the Macintosh laryngoscope in oral endotracheal intubations.
Hormis, Anil, Russell, Terrie-Marie
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Background: The incidence of difficult laryngoscopy and intubation in obese patients is higher than in the general population. Classical predictors of difficult laryngoscopy and intubation have been shown to be unreliable.
Arne O Budde+5 more
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Severe bradycardia during suspension laryngoscopy performed after tracheal intubation using a direct laryngoscope with a curved blade -A case report- [PDF]
There are a few reports about bradycardia or asystole caused by direct laryngoscopy. However, we encountered severe bradycardia in response to suspension laryngoscopy for laryngeal polypectomy after safely completing tracheal intubation using a direct ...
Hyo Bin Ko+2 more
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Cardiovascular responses to laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation with GlideScope or Macintosh laryngoscope in elderly patients undergoing gynecologic surgery: A randomize clinical trial [PDF]
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the GlideScope and Macintosh laryngoscopes for cardiovascular response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in elderly patients undergoing gynecological procedures.
Eissa Bilehjani+4 more
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A novel multivariate STeady-state index during general ANesthesia (STAN) [PDF]
The assessment of the adequacy of general anesthesia for surgery, namely the nociception/anti-nociception balance, has received wide attention from the scientific community. Monitoring systems based on the frontal EEG/EMG, or autonomic state reactions (e.
A Albertin+34 more
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Asystole following Reintubation during Suspension Laryngoscopy
Transient increase in heart rate and mean arterial pressure commonly occur during manipulation of the airway via direct laryngoscopy. This phenomenon is understood to be due to a sympathetic nervous system reflex causing an increase in plasma ...
Sheryl H. Glassman+2 more
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Preoperative bedside test indicators as predictors of difficult video laryngoscopy in obese patients: a prospective observational study [PDF]
Purpose The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with difficult video laryngoscopy in obese patients. Methods A total of 579 obese patients undergoing elective laparoscopic weight loss surgery were intubated with a single-lumen ...
Liumei Li+5 more
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Piloting mobile mixed reality simulation in paramedic distance education [PDF]
New pedagogical methods delivered through mobile mixed reality (via a user-supplied mobile phone incorporating 3d printing and augmented reality) are becoming possible in distance education, shifting pedagogy from 2D images, words and videos to ...
Birt, James+2 more
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Perceived vocal morbidity in a problem asthma clinic [PDF]
<p>Aims: Asthma treatment has the potential to affect patients' voices. We undertook detailed characterisation of voice morbidity in patients attending a problem asthma clinic, and we determined how patients' perceptions related to objective ...
A E Stanton+13 more
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Direct laryngoscopy using a videogastroscope: A new technique
Background and objectives: Although indirect laryngoscopy is commonly used method for evaluation of laryngeal disorders in outpatient Ear, Nose and Throat Department (ENT) but proper and accurate diagnosis is not possible in every patient.
Vijant Singh Chandail+2 more
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