The American journal of emergency medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of the Storz CMAC®, Glidescope® GVL, AirTraq®, King LTS-D™, and direct laryngoscopy in a simulated difficult airway.
The aim of this study was to compare first-attempt and overall success rates and success rates in relation to placement time among 5 different airway management devices: Storz CMAC, Glidescope GVL, AirTraq, King LTS-D, and direct laryngoscopy (DL). ⋯ Overall success rates for DL, King-LTS-D, and both video laryngoscope systems were not different. When time was factored into the model, the King LTS-D was more likely to be placed successfully.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of stylet use in a simulated difficult airway model.
Stylet use during endotracheal intubation (ETI) is variable across medical specialty and geographic location; however, few objective data exist regarding the impact of stylet use on ETI performance. ⋯ Stylet use does not improve attempt time in a simulated difficult airway model for either inexperienced or experienced intubators.
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This study was performed to investigate the association of red cell distribution width (RDW) with 28-day mortality in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock. ⋯ Red cell distribution width is associated with 28-day mortality in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.