The videolaryngoscope is possibly the most important change in airway management in 40 years! 🎥
Here it is in a nutshell 👇👇
The videolaryngoscope uses a screen and a camera at the distal end of the blade in order to visualise the larynx and perform tracheal intubation under direct vision.
👉 Often improves the grade of laryngoscopy by 1-2
👉 Large variety of blades available with similar shapes to conventional blades
👉 Reduced incidence of failed or oesophageal intubations
👉 Higher first time success rates
👉 Provides a shared mental model as the whole team can see the impact of airway interventions
👉 Excellent tool for teaching
👉 Reduction in airway trauma
👉 The hyperangulated blade provides the all important “indirect view”
👉 Cost of equipment and blades
👉 Environmental impact of disposable blades
👉 Possibility to deskill conventional laryngoscopy skills
👉 Increases reluctance to perform awake intubations
👉 You will need a stylet or a bougie with a D blade
👉 Consider asking for help if you are grabbing the videolaryngoscope
👉 Always have a conventional, battery powered laryngoscope available in case of device failure. (VL light will not work without power).
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