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Videolaryngoscopy and Indirect Intubating Aids in Airway Management

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The use of videolaryngoscopy has been incorporated into the latest revised 2013 American Society of Anesthesiologists Difficult Airway Algorithm, not only as a rescue device, but also as an initial approach to intubation. This chapter provides an overview of some popular videolaryngoscopes and indirect intubating aids which a body of evidence in the literature supports. We outline how videolaryngoscopy differs from direct laryngoscopy, the advantages and disadvantages, tips on how to improve the success of intubation, and how to document when using a videolaryngoscope. The individual characteristics of the Glidescope, CMAC, Pentax Airway Scope, McGrath MAC and McGrath series 5, Airtraq, King Vision, Venner AP Advance, intubating LMA Fastrach and C-Trach, Bonfils, Shikani, Levitan optical stylets are further expounded, with instruction and clinical tips for usage. Their clinical efficacy in the literature, problems and complications, and keypoints are summarized.

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Thong, SY., Teoh, W.H.L. (2014). Videolaryngoscopy and Indirect Intubating Aids in Airway Management. In: Khan, Z. (eds) Airway Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08578-4_3

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  • Publisher Name: Springer, Cham

  • Print ISBN: 978-3-319-08577-7

  • Online ISBN: 978-3-319-08578-4

  • eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)

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