Effects of videolaryngoscopes on cognitive workload during tracheal intubation performed by emergency residents

Tracheal intubation using direct laryngoscopy (DL) is the gold standard for airway management during resuscitation of severely ill patients [1]. The procedure may be challenging even for experienced physicians. In prehospital settings, tracheal intubation may be even more difficult considering unfavorable conditions such as poor or bright light, narrow space, and uncomfortable position of rescuers [2]. Lack of practice by emergency physicians due to the small number of procedures performed each year adds to the difficulty [3].
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research