Impact of universal use of the McGrath videolaryngoscope as a device for all intubations in the cardiac operating room. A prospective before-after VIDEOLAR-CAR study

Tracheal intubation is a commonly performed procedure both in the operating room for patients requiring general anesthesia during surgical procedures and in critical care settings.1-3 The usual intubation technique in the operating room involves direct laryngoscopy, using a standard Macintosh laryngoscope. However, while the incidence of difficult intubation conditions in the operating room is relatively low, several studies have demonstrated that patients scheduled for cardiac surgery have a higher risk of a poor direct laryngoscopic view compared to those scheduled for general surgery.

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - March 14, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Manuel Taboada, Ana Estany-Gestal, Mar ía Rial, Agustín Cariñena, Adrián Martínez, Salomé Selas, María Eiras, Sonia Veiras, Esteban Ferreiroa, Borja Cardalda, Carmen López, Andrea Calvo, Jorge Fernández, Julián Álvarez, Jorge Miguel Alcántara, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research