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Endotracheal Intubation Using Videolaryngoscopy Versus Conventional Direct Laryngoscopy: A Randomized Multiple Cross-over Cluster Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating GlideScope videolaryngoscope (Verathon, Bothell, Washington 98011) and Direct laryngoscopy for Intubation and Laryngoscopy. Completed, enrolled 7,736 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The investigators will evaluate the endotracheal intubation using video laryngoscopy versus conventional direct laryngoscopy on intubation success, quantified by the number of intubation attempts. The question is important because video laryngoscopes are more expensive than conventional direct laryngoscopes. The additional cost might be justified if video systems improve intubation success and reduce airway trauma. But if they do not, the extra cost would not be justified
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
After confirming adequate muscle relaxation, initial laryngoscopy will be performed using GlideScope videolaryngoscope with an appropriately sized blade (usually size 3 or 4). The GlideScope (Verathon, Bothell, Washington 98011) is an FDA-cleared commercially available portable videolaryngoscope.
After confirming adequate muscle relaxation, initial laryngoscopy will be performed using direct laryngoscopy with an appropriately sized Macintosh or Miller blade (usually size 3 or 4);