Anesthesia & Clinical Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-6148
ISSN: 2155-6148
Kenneth Cheng
Tanzania
Research Article
Comparison of Direct and Video Assisted Views of the Larynx during Routine Intubation in Infants and Children
Author(s): Ashwani K Chhibber, Dawn Sweeney, Kenneth Cheng and Amie HoefnagelAshwani K Chhibber, Dawn Sweeney, Kenneth Cheng and Amie Hoefnagel
Purpose: Video assisted laryngoscopy has been rapidly incorporated into the anesthesiologist’s arsenal for challenging adult airway management. The development of pediatric video airway equipment presents an opportunity to expand upon the previous reliance on direct laryngoscopy alone. This study utilized the Storz DCI® Video Laryngoscope which consists of a standard straight 0 and 1 blade combined with a 2.8 mm fiberoptic light bundle built into the left side of the blade. Method: The ease of use, best direct and video-assisted glottic view was documented for 50 infants and children less than 2 years of age. Direct laryngoscopy was performed with the naked eye (direct view). The best views obtained with and without external laryngeal manipulation were graded by the laryngoscopist without looking at the video monitor. The views on the video monitor, located in front of the i.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6148.1000481