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- Yoshihiro Hirabayashi.
- Department of Anesthesiology, International University of Health and Welfare Hospital, Nasushiobara 329-2763.
- Masui. 2013 Sep 1;62(9):1139-42.
BackgroundThe aim of this case series was to evaluate the performance of GlideScope AVL single-use video laryngoscope for the visualization of the glottis and endotracheal intubations.MethodsVisualization of the glottis with GlideScope AVL single-use video laryngoscope was performed in 200 consecutive patients who required tracheal intubation for surgery. The time to complete instrumentation and the visualization of the glottis according to the Cormack-Lehane grade was recorded.ResultsGlideScope AVL single-use video laryngoscope provided the grade I view of the glottis in 156 patients and the gradeII view in 44 patients. Intubation with GlideScope AVL single-use video laryngoscope was successful in 199 of the 200 patients. The mean (+/- SD) time for instrumentation was 38 +/- 23 s for orotracheal intubation (n = 170) and 36 +/- 16 s for nasotracheal intubation (n = 28).ConclusionsGlideScope AVL single-use video laryngoscope could be an effective aid for airway management in surgical patients.
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