Indirect laryngoscopy is more effective than direct laryngoscopy when tracheal intubation is performed by novice operators: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis

CONCLUSION: In this systematic review, we found that the tracheal intubation success rate, glottic visualization, and intubation time were improved when novice operators used indirect laryngoscopy rather than direct laryngoscopy. Trial sequential analysis results indicated that the sample size was sufficient for examining the success rate and intubation time.STUDY REGISTRATION: PROSPERO (CRD42022309045); first registered 4 September 2022.PMID:37989942 | DOI:10.1007/s12630-023-02642-9
Source: Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Source Type: research