scholarly journals McGrath Video Laryngoscope May Take a Longer Intubation Time Than Macintosh Laryngoscope

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Prerana N. Shah ◽  
Kaveri Das
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Study ◽  
Macintosh Laryngoscope ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Video Laryngoscope ◽  
Intubation Time ◽  
Laryngoscopic View ◽  
Lehane Grade ◽  
Secondary Endpoints ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
Grade Iii

Background. Video laryngoscopes provide better view and can improve ease of intubation compared with standard laryngoscopes. Methods. A prospective randomized study was done on 60 patients, 18 to 65 years old, comparing McGrath video laryngoscope and Macintosh laryngoscope. The aim was to compare the ease, efficacy, and usability of them during routine airway management. The primary endpoint was duration of intubation and the secondary endpoints were Cormack and Lehane grade of laryngoscopic view, number of intubation attempts, and incidence of complications. Results. There was an increase in total duration of intubation with McGrath video laryngoscope with 42.9 ± 19.5 seconds compared to Macintosh laryngoscope with 17.9 ± 4.6 seconds. In Macintosh group, 73.3% had grade I, 20% had grade II, and 6.7% had grade III Cormack Lehane view, while in McGrath group, 83.3% had grade I, 13.3% had grade II, and 3.3% had grade III. In McGrath group, 6 patients (20%) required more than 120 seconds to get intubated and only 73.3% were intubated in 1 attempt, while patients in Macintosh group had 100% successful intubation in 1 attempt. Pharyngeal trauma was seen with McGrath videolaryngoscopy. Conclusion. Duration of laryngoscopy, intubation, and total duration of intubation were significantly higher in McGrath group than in Macintosh group. McGrath group required a higher number of intubation attempts.

Macintosh laryngoscope, i-view™, and C-MAC® video laryngoscopes for tracheal intubation with an aerosol box: A randomized, crossover, manikin study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshiyuki Nakanishi ◽  
Yoshiki Sento ◽  
Yuji Kamimura ◽  
Kazuya Sobue
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Tracheal Intubation ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Macintosh Laryngoscope ◽  
Video Laryngoscope ◽  
Interquartile Range ◽  
Intubation Time ◽  
Lehane Grade ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Difficulty Scale

Abstract Background: The aerosol box was designed to prevent cough droplets from spreading, but it can impede tracheal intubation. We tested the hypothesis that the C-MAC® video laryngoscope (C-MAC) with an external display is more useful than the i-view™ video laryngoscope (i-view) with an integrated display, or a Macintosh direct laryngoscope (Macintosh) for tracheal intubation with an aerosol box.Methods: This prospective, randomized, crossover simulation study was conducted at an operating room of the two hospitals (a university hospital and a tertiary teaching hospital). We recruited 37 medical personnel (36 anesthesiologists and 1 dental anesthesiologist) who were working in the fields of anesthesia and intensive care with > 2 years of dedicated anesthesia experience from five hospitals. We divided the participants into six groups to use the laryngoscope in a determined order. After the training using each laryngoscope without a box, the participants performed tracheal intubation thrice with each laryngoscope with at least two-hour intervals. The primary outcome was the intubation time. The secondary outcomes were the success rate, Cormack-Lehane grade, and subjective difficulty scale score (numeric rating scale 0–10, 0: no difficulty, 10: highest difficulty). We used the Friedman test and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test with Bonferroni adjustment. Data are shown as median [interquartile range].Results: Thirty-seven personnel (11 women and 26 men) with 12 [5–19] (median [interquartile range]) years of anesthesia and intensive care experience were enrolled. There was no significant difference in the intubation time: 30 [26–32] s for Macintosh, 29 [26–32] s for i-view, and 29 [25–31] s for C-MAC (P=0.247). The success rate was 95%–100% without significant difference (P=0.135). The i-view and C-MAC video laryngoscopes exhibited superior Cormack-Lehane grades and lower subjective difficulty scale scores than the Macintosh laryngoscope; however, there were no differences between the i-view and C-MAC video laryngoscopes.Conclusions: Rapid and highly successful tracheal intubation was possible with Macintosh laryngoscope, i-view, and C-MAC video laryngoscopes on a manikin with an aerosol box. Improved Cormack-Lehane grade and ease of procedure may support the use of video laryngoscopes.Trial registration: UMIN Clinical Trials Registry, identifier UMIN000040269.

scholarly journals Macintosh laryngoscope and i-view™ and C-MAC® video laryngoscopes for tracheal intubation with an aerosol box: a randomized crossover manikin study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshiyuki Nakanishi ◽  
Yoshiki Sento ◽  
Yuji Kamimura ◽  
Kazuya Sobue
Keyword(s):  
Tracheal Intubation ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Macintosh Laryngoscope ◽  
Video Laryngoscope ◽  
Intubation Time ◽  
Care Experience ◽  
Manikin Study ◽  
Lehane Grade ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Difficulty Scale

Abstract Background We tested the hypothesis that the C-MAC® video laryngoscope (C-MAC) with an external display is more useful than the disposable i-view™ video laryngoscope (i-view) with an integrated display or a Macintosh direct laryngoscope (Macintosh) for tracheal intubation with an aerosol box. Methods In this randomized, crossover manikin study, we recruited 37 medical personnel with > 2 years of dedicated anesthesia experience from five hospitals. After the three successful intubations within 60 s using each laryngoscope without a box, the participants performed tracheal intubation thrice with each laryngoscope with at least 2-h intervals in a determined order. The primary outcome was the intubation time. The secondary outcomes were success rate, Cormack-Lehane grade, and subjective difficulty scale score. Results Thirty-seven personnel (11 women and 26 men) with 12 [5–19] (median [interquartile range]) years of anesthesia and intensive care experience were enrolled. There was no significant difference in the intubation time: 30 [26–32] s for Macintosh, 29 [26–32] s for i-view, and 29 [25–31] s for C-MAC (P = 0.247). The success rate was 95–100%, without a significant difference (P = 0.135). The i-view and C-MAC exhibited superior Cormack-Lehane grades and lower subjective difficulty scale scores than the Macintosh; however, there were no differences between the i-view and C-MAC. Conclusions Rapid and highly successful tracheal intubation was possible with both Macintosh, i-view, and C-MAC on a normal airway manikin in an aerosol box. Improved Cormack-Lehane grade and the ease of performing the procedure may support the use of video laryngoscopes. Trial registration UMIN Clinical Trials Registry, UMIN000040269. Registered 30 April 2020.

scholarly journals Should the Glidescope video laryngoscope be used first line for all oral intubations or only in those with a difficult airway? A review of current literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 322-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terrie-Marie Russell ◽  
Anil Hormis ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Difficult Airway ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Macintosh Laryngoscope ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Video Laryngoscope ◽  
Intubation Time ◽  
First Line ◽  
Glottic View ◽  
Glidescope Video Laryngoscope ◽  
Difficult Airways

The purpose of this study was to review literature that looked into the efficacy of the Glidescope video laryngoscope versus the Macintosh laryngoscope in oral endotracheal intubations. We aimed to answer the question ‘Should the Glidescope video laryngoscope laryngoscopes be used as first line intubation aids or only in the difficult airway?’ A systematic search of electronic databases was made. The inclusion criteria included: Glidescope, video laryngoscope, and Macintosh laryngoscope in human studies. The study aimed to compare first attempt success rate, glottic view and intubation time in papers dating between 2009 and 2017. Eleven trials with a total of 7,919 patients with both difficult and normal airways were included. The trials showed an improvement in first attempt success rate and glottic view with the Glidescope video laryngoscope especially in those with difficult airways. Overall time to intubate showed no significant differences between the Glidescope video laryngoscope and the Macintosh laryngoscope although it was identified that with increased training and experience with the Glidescope video laryngoscope, intubation time was reduced. Glidescope video laryngoscopes show advantages over the Macintosh laryngoscopes in obtaining better glottic views in those with difficult airways. However its use is not supported in all routine intubations.

scholarly journals Comparison of Video Laryngoscope and Macintosh Laryngoscope for Face-to-Face Intubation in Sitting Manikin Model With Limitation of Neck Motion by Unexperienced Personnel

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Phatthranit Phattharapornjaroen ◽  
Promphet Nuanprom ◽  
Prayoot Suk-um ◽  
Manina Thilarak ◽  
Chaiyaporn Yuksen
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Vocal Cord ◽  
Macintosh Laryngoscope ◽  
Video Laryngoscope ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Intubation Time ◽  
Intubation Technique ◽  
Cervical Spine Injuries ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Spine Injuries

Background: Trauma patients who entrapped in the accident vehicle are predispose to have cervical spine injuries and they needed to be intubated with face-to-face intubation technique using Macintosh laryngoscope. Nowadays, video laryngoscope has been introduced to improve the intubation technique. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of video laryngoscope and Macintosh laryngoscope for face-to-face intubation in sitting manikin model with limitation of neck motion. Methods: The study was performed in a randomized experimental study. Subjects were divided into 2 groups both did face-to-face intubation using video laryngoscope and Macintosh laryngoscope in a sitting manikin model with limitation of neck motion. The success rate of intubation, time to finish intubation, and vocal cord visualization were analyzed. Results: Of 41 subjects including 2nd and 3rd year paramedic students, 21 subjects went to video laryngoscope group, and 20 subjects went to Macintosh laryngoscopes group. The Macintosh laryngoscope intubation technique showed significantly better success rate compared to video laryngoscope (100% and 25%, P < .001). In addition, intubation time of Macintosh laryngoscope was significantly less than video laryngoscope (mean [SD], 27 [24.7] and 75 [66.3] seconds, P < .001). However, vocal cord visualization from both laryngoscope techniques showed no statistically significant (P = .08). Conclusions: Intubation training of Macintosh laryngoscope for in sitting model with neck motion limitation showed better success rate and less time than video laryngoscope, with the same vocal cord visualization.  

scholarly journals Comparison of McGrath Videolaryngoscope and Macintosh Laryngoscope in Children with Torticollis: Randomized Controlled Trial

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1171
Author(s):  
Min Hur ◽  
Jong Yeop Kim ◽  
Sang Kee Min ◽  
Kyuheok Lee ◽  
Young Ju Won ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Macintosh Laryngoscope ◽  
Orotracheal Intubation ◽  
Difficulty Level ◽  
Intubation Time ◽  
Intubation Difficulty ◽  
Lifting Force ◽  
Lehane Grade ◽  
Difficulty Scale

We investigated the efficacy of the McGrath videolaryngoscope compared with the Macintosh laryngoscope in children with torticollis. Thirty children aged 1–10 years who underwent surgical release of torticollis were randomly assigned into the McGrath and Macintosh groups. Orotracheal intubation was performed by a skilled anesthesiologist. The primary outcome was the intubation time. The Cormack–Lehane grade, lifting force, intubation difficulty scale (IDS), difficulty level, and intubation failure rate were also assessed. The intubation time was significantly longer in the McGrath group than in the Macintosh group (31.4 ± 6.7 s vs. 26.1 ± 5.4 s, p = 0.025). Additionally, the Cormack–Lehane grades were comparable between the groups (p = 0.101). The lifting force and IDS were significantly lower in the McGrath group than in the Macintosh group (p < 0.001 and p = 0.022, respectively). No significant differences were observed with respect to endotracheal intubation difficulty and intubation success rate. Intubation-related complications were also not observed. In conclusion, compared with the Macintosh laryngoscope, the McGrath videolaryngoscope extended the intubation time and did not improve glottic visualization in children with torticollis, despite having a lesser lifting force, lower intubation difficulty scale, and similar success rate.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the True View PCD Video Laryngoscope for Oral Endotracheal Intubation

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-61
Author(s):  
Neha Agrawal ◽  
Alks Shah ◽  
Balraj Joshi ◽  
Pinal Vasani
Keyword(s):  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Endotracheal Intubation ◽  
Elective Surgery ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Macintosh Laryngoscope ◽  
Video Laryngoscope ◽  
Lehane Grade ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Difficulty Score ◽  
Group 1

Background: Truview PCD video laryngoscope is particularly planned to assist in locating the endotracheal tube in addition to observe the admission of the tube into the glottis. The present study was performed to assess the outlook of glottic opening and relief of intubation between the Truview PCD laryngoscope and Macintosh laryngoscope in patients undergoes general anaesthesia. Subjects and Methods: Ninety patients of ASA grade 1 and 2 aged 18-60 years, posted for elective surgery under general anaesthesia needing endotracheal intubation were arbitrarily allocated into group 1 (Truview PCD laryngoscope n=45) and group 2 (Macintosh laryngoscope n=45). The two groups were compared for demographic data, intubation difficulty score, Cormack-Lehane grade, time to intubate, number of intubation attempts and hemodynamic parameters. Conclusion: Truview PCD can be measured as an alternate intubation device, especially in difficult intubation conditions.

scholarly journals Comparison of the McGrath video laryngoscope and macintosh direct laryngoscope in obstetric patients: A randomized controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melike Korkmaz Toker ◽  
Basak Altıparmak ◽  
Ayse Gul Karabay
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Video Laryngoscope ◽  
Elective Cesarean Section ◽  
Intubation Time ◽  
Direct Laryngoscope ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
Lehane Grade

Objective: In obstetric patients’ airway, guidelines have recommended the availability of advanced airway equipment. Our aim was to compare the larynx visualization provided by the Macintosh direct laryngoscope and McGrath video laryngoscope and the intubation time of patients undergoing cesarean section. Methods: This study was conducted at a private obstetrics and gynecology hospital during one month between June and July 2018. A hundred patients scheduled for elective cesarean section under general anesthesia were randomized into two different group’s as intubated using either McGrath VL or Macintosh DL. The intubation times, Cormack–Lehane grade, percentage of glottic opening, mean arterial blood pressure, and heart rates before and after intubation were compared among the groups. Results: The McGrath VL significantly reduced the intubation time compared to the Macintosh DL. In the McGrath VL group, better glottic view set the time of tracheal intubation as assessed using the Cormack-Lehane classification system and POGO scores were recorded. After intubation, hemodynamic parameters were significantly higher in the Macintosh DL group than in the McGrath VL group. Conclusion: The McGrath VL significantly lowered intubation time relative to the Macintosh DL, which may be a critical finding considering the importance of maintaining the mother’s airway for the health of both mother and baby. How to cite this:Toker MK, Altıparmak B, Karabay AG. Comparison of the McGrath video laryngoscope and macintosh direct laryngoscope in obstetric patients: A randomized controlled trial. Pak J Med Sci. 2019;35(2):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.2.646 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Difficult Intubation in Acromegalic Patients

2000 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hubert Schmitt ◽  
Michael Buchfelder ◽  
Martin Radespiel-Tröger ◽  
Rudolf Fahlbusch
Keyword(s):  
Difficult Intubation ◽  
Preoperative Assessment ◽  
Difficult Laryngoscopy ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Muscle Paralysis ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Lehane Grade ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
Grade Iii

Background Previous studies have suggested that the incidence of difficult intubation in acromegalic patients is higher than in normal patients. However, these studies were retrospective and did not include preoperative assessment of the airways. The aims of this study were to determine the incidence of difficult intubation and to assess the usefulness of preoperative tests in predicting difficult laryngoscopy. Methods One hundred twenty-eight consenting acromegalic patients requiring general anesthesia and tracheal intubation were studied. Preoperatively, Mallampati classification, thyromental distance, and head and neck movement were determined in each patient. After induction of anesthesia and muscle paralysis, laryngoscopic grade was assessed during direct laryngoscopy; Cormack and Lehane grade III or IV were classified as difficult. The association of individual airway assessment with laryngeal view was evaluated using the Fisher exact test. Predictors of difficult laryngoscopy were evaluated by calculating their sensitivity and specificity. Results Laryngoscopy was difficult (grade III) in 33 of 128 patients (26%). Application of external laryngeal pressure improved laryngeal visualization to grade II in 20 of these 33 patients. In the remaining 13 patients (10%), intubation was difficult (more than two attempts, blade change, use of gum-elastic bougie). Mallampati classes 3 and 4 were significantly related to laryngoscopy grade III (Fisher exact test, P = 0.001). Conclusions The incidence of difficult laryngoscopy and intubation in acromegalic patients is higher than in normal patients. Preoperative Mallampati scores of 3 and 4 were of value in predicting difficult laryngoscopy. Nevertheless, even this test will miss a significant number of patients with a difficult airway.

Cricoid Pressure Does Not Increase the Rate of Failed Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy in Adults

2005 ◽  
Vol 102 (2) ◽  
pp. 315-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexis F. Turgeon ◽  
Pierre C. Nicole ◽  
Claude A. Trépanier ◽  
Sylvie Marcoux ◽  
Martin R. Lessard
Keyword(s):  
Scale Score ◽  
Direct Laryngoscopy ◽  
Cricoid Pressure ◽  
Anesthesia Induction ◽  
Intubation Time ◽  
Failed Intubation ◽  
Laryngoscopic View ◽  
Intubation Difficulty ◽  
Lehane Grade ◽  
Difficulty Scale

Background Cricoid pressure (CP) is applied during induction of anesthesia to prevent regurgitation of gastric content and pulmonary aspiration. However, it has been suggested that CP makes tracheal intubation more difficult. This double-blind randomized study evaluated the effect of CP on orotracheal intubation by direct laryngoscopy in adults. Methods Seven hundred adult patients undergoing general anesthesia for elective surgery were randomly assigned to have a standardized CP (n = 344) or a sham CP (n = 356) during laryngoscopy and intubation. After anesthesia induction and complete muscle relaxation, a 30-s period was allowed to complete intubation with a Macintosh No. 3 laryngoscope blade. The primary endpoint was the rate of failed intubation at 30 s. The secondary endpoints included the intubation time, the Cormack and Lehane grade of laryngoscopic view, and the Intubation Difficulty Scale score. Results Groups were similar for demographic data and risk factors for difficult intubation. The rates of failed intubation at 30 s were comparable for the two groups: 15 of 344 (4.4%) and 13 of 356 (3.7%) in the CP and sham CP groups, respectively (P = 0.70). The grades of laryngoscopic view and the Intubation Difficulty Scale score were also comparable. Median intubation time was slightly longer in the CP group than in the sham CP group (11.3 and 10.4 s, respectively, P = 0.001). Conclusions CP applied by trained personnel does not increase the rate of failed intubation. Hence CP should not be avoided for fear of increasing the difficulty of intubation when its use is indicated.

scholarly journals Comparison of Direct and Video Laryngoscopes during Different Airway Scenarios Performed by Experienced Paramedics: A Randomized Cross-Over Manikin Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurt Ruetzler ◽  
Lukasz Szarpak ◽  
Jacek Smereka ◽  
Marek Dabrowski ◽  
Szymon Bialka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Airway Management ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Macintosh Laryngoscope ◽  
Cervical Collar ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Intubation Attempt ◽  
Intubation Time ◽  
Management Scenarios ◽  
Urgent Surgery ◽  
Lehane Grade

Introduction. Airway management plays an essential role in anaesthesia practice, during both elective and urgent surgery procedures and emergency medicine. Aim. The aim of the study was to compare Macintosh laryngoscope (MAC), McGrath, and TruView PCD in 5 separate airway management scenarios. Methods. This prospective cross-over simulation study involved 93 paramedics. All paramedics performed intubation using direct laryngoscope (MAC), McGrath, and TruView PCD video laryngoscopes. The study was performed in 5 different scenarios: (A) normal airway, (B) tongue oedema, (C) pharyngeal obstruction, (D) cervical collar stabilization with tongue oedema, and (E) cervical collar stabilization with pharyngeal obstruction. Results. In scenario A, the success rate was 99% with MAC, 100% with McGrath, and 94% with PCD. Intubation time was 17 s (IQR: 16–21) for MAC, 18 s (IQR: 16–21) for McGrath, and 27 s (IQR: 23–34) for PCD. In scenario B, the success rate was 61% with MAC, 97% with McGrath, and 97% with PCD (p<0.001). Intubation time was 44 s (IQR: 24–46) for MAC, 22 s (IQR: 20–27) for McGrath, and 39 s (IQR: 30–57) for PCD. In scenario C, the success rate with MAC was 74%, 97% with McGrath, and 72% with PCD (p<0.001). Intubation time was 21 s (IQR: 19–29) for MAC, 18 s (IQR: 18–24.5) for McGrath, and 30 s (IQR: 23–39) for PCD. In scenario D, the success rate with MAC was 32%, 69% with McGrath, and 58% with PCD (p<0.001). Intubation time was 26 s (IQR: 20–29) for MAC, 26 s (IQR: 20–29) for McGrath, and 45 s (IQR: 33–56) for PCD. In scenario E, the success rate with MAC was 32%, but 64% with McGrath and 62% with PCD (p<0.001). Intubation time was 28 s (IQR: 25–39) for MAC, 19 s (IQR: 18–26) for McGrath, and 34 s (IQR: 27–45) for PCD. Conclusions. The McGrath video laryngoscope proved better than Truview PCD and direct intubation with Macintosh laryngoscope in terms of success rate, duration of first intubation attempt, number of intubation attempts, Cormack-Lehane grade, percentage of glottis opening (POGO score), number of optimization manoeuvres, severity of dental compression, and ease of use.

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