A comparison of airway management devices in simulated entrapment-trauma: a prospective manikin study

ConclusionThe LMA Supreme took the least amount of time and was the easiest to be inserted. Extraglottic airway devices may be beneficial alternative airway management devices to be considered by paramedics in the entrapped patient. Endotracheal intubation using the Macintosh laryngoscope was performed competently by participating paramedics. The Airtraq enabled superior laryngoscopy but resulted in poorer first-pass success rate.
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research