Comparison of bed-up-head-elevated intubation position with Glidescope assisted tracheal intubation: a randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial
Proper positioning during intubation is critical in order to increase the likelihood of success. The bed-up-headelevated (BUHE) intubation position has been shown to improve laryngeal view, reduce airway complications and prolong safe apneic time during intubation. Concurrently in the last decad...
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| Language: | en |
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2019
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/36637/1/intubation3.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/36637/ https://www.aaic.net.au/ |
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| Summary: | Proper positioning during intubation is critical in order to
increase the likelihood of success. The bed-up-headelevated (BUHE) intubation position has been shown to
improve laryngeal view, reduce airway complications and
prolong safe apneic time during intubation. Concurrently
in the last decade, there has been an exponential increase
in the use of video laryngoscopy (VL) devices, especially
for difficult airway patients, as it has been shown to
improve laryngeal exposure. The use of VL will increase,
and may replace traditional laryngoscopy one day. In this
study, we sought to determine if the BUHE intubation
position is non-inferior to Glidescope-assisted intubation
with regards to laryngeal exposure. In addition, we aimed
to determine the differences in time required for intubation (TRI) in the two groups. |
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