Anaesthesia
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Pentax Airway Scope(®) vs Macintosh laryngoscope for tracheal intubation in adult patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Despite increasing the likelihood of a Cormack-Lehane grade 1 view, pooled results from the studies showed no difference between the Pentax Airway Scope and standard Macintosh laryngoscope for:
- Rate of intubation on first attempt.
- Time for intubation.
- Incidence of oral or pharyngeal injury.