Comparison of the McGRATHTM Video Laryngoscope and Macintosh Laryngoscope for Orotracheal Intubation in a Simulated Difficult Airway Scenario: An Open-Label, Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Difficult intubation, which may be encountered unexpectedly during anesthesia, can increase patients’ morbidity and mortality.
Jong-Yeop Kim+6 more
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Endotracheal intubation in rabbits using a video laryngoscope with a modified blade [PDF]
Rabbits are being increasingly used as companion animals, and in research; thus, the need for proper veterinary care for rabbits has increased. Surgical access is more challenging in rabbits under inhalation anesthesia compared to other animals, such as ...
Yujin Kim+11 more
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Video laryngoscope versus USB borescope-aided endotracheal intubation in adults with anticipated difficult airway: a prospective randomized controlled study [PDF]
Background Video laryngoscopes are approved equipment for difficult airway intubations. The borescope, which was introduced during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era, is placed over a direct laryngoscope blade to provide an economical video ...
Mohamed Elshazly+3 more
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A Comparative Evaluation of Three Different Attachment Methods for a Video Laryngoscope in a Surgical Setting [PDF]
Introduction The prerequisite for transoral microsurgery of laryngeal lesions is an uninterrupted line of sight to the operative field. Patients with cervical stiffness or anatomical variations that prevent adequate laryngeal exposure are typically ...
Linus L. Kienle+7 more
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Background Airway management by intubation is considered a major responsibility and vital skill for anaesthesiologists. Direct laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation under vision continues to be the gold standard for airway management.
Seema Meena+4 more
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A test prototype of a novel flexible video laryngoscope and preliminary verification in a difficult airway management simulator [PDF]
Background To verify a test prototype of a novel flexible video laryngoscope in a difficult airway management simulator and to compare the efficacy of the flexible video laryngoscope with that of a conventional video laryngoscope.
Fei Xu+4 more
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A Comparison of the Effectiveness of the McCoy Laryngoscope and the C-MAC D-Blade Video Laryngoscope in Obese Patients [PDF]
Background and Objective: Obesity is associated with difficult or failed intubation attempts, making general anesthesia challenging for anesthesiologists to perform.
Jung-Min Lee+4 more
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Case Report: Double Visualization Intubation Strategy for Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis
BackgroundAnkylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease involving the axial bone. Because it leads to rigidity of the spine and joints, especially when involving the cervical spine, it will cause a difficult airway, creating a major challenge for ...
Wei-can Chen+4 more
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Combined use of a McGrath® MAC video laryngoscope and Frova Intubating Introducer in a patient with Pierre Robin syndrome: a case report [PDF]
Patients with Pierre Robin syndrome are characterized by micrognathia, retrognathia, glossoptosis, and respiratory obstruction and are prone to have a difficult-to-intubate airway. The McGrath® MAC video laryngoscope provides a better view of the glottis
Yongsuk Kim+3 more
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Effect of the McGRATH MAC® Video Laryngoscope on Hemodynamic Response during Tracheal Intubation: A Retrospective Study. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:Hypertension often occurs after tracheal intubation using a Macintosh laryngoscope and may lead to rare but serious complications. The Macintosh laryngoscope may increase the incidence of hypertension because it requires forced alignment of ...
Masashi Yokose+3 more
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