Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Sep 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialRandomized controlled pilot trial of the Rigid and Flexing Laryngoscope versus the fiber-optic bronchoscope for intubation of potentially difficult airway.
The flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope (FOB) is viewed as the gold standard device for awake intubation in the difficult airway. The newer rigid flexible laryngoscope (RIFL) was developed for similar indications. In this study we compare these two devices for management of potentially difficult airways after induction of general anesthesia. ⋯ The RIFL required significantly less time and fewer airway assist maneuvers for successful endotracheal intubation compared to FOB when used by experienced providers in patients with anticipated difficult airways.