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- Nobuhiro Shimada, Yoshihiro Hirabayashi, and Norimasa Seo.
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke 329-0498.
- Masui. 2010 Apr 1;59(4):446-50.
BackgroundThe Airtraq optical laryngoscope allows visualization of the glottis through a non-line-of sight view. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the suitability of this device for the tracheal intubation of surgical patients.MethodsThe Airtraq was used for the endotracheal intubation in 300 surgical patients.ResultsThe Airtraq optical laryngoscope allowed visualization of the glottis and successful intubation in 298 out of 300 patients. Endotracheal intubations were easily performed both with normal and difficult airways.ConclusionsThe Airtraq optical laryngoscope consistently permitted a better intubation environment. With its potential advantages, the Airtraq optical laryngoscope could be an effective aid to airway management in surgical patients.
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