Effect of availability of video laryngoscopy on the use of fiberoptic intubation in school ‐aged children with microtia

ConclusionsIntroduction of a pediatric video laryngoscope resulted in a substantial decrease in the use of fiberoptic‐assisted tracheal intubation. This change in intubation method might not influence the success rate of intubation in experienced hands but could be relevant for novice users.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - September 20, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ichiro Kondo, Hidetsugu Kobayashi, Yoshihumi Suga, Akihiro Suzuki, Shuya Kiyama, Shoichi Uezono Tags: RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research