Comparison of Macintosh Laryngoscopy in Bed-up-Head–Elevated Position With GlideScope Laryngoscopy: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority Trial

• Main Authors: Samuel Ern Hung, Tsan, Siu Min, Lim, M F Z, Abidin, Shahmini, Ganesh, Chew Yin, Wang
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: International Anesthesia Research Society 2020
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RD Surgery; RZ Other systems of medicine
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/36635/1/macintosh1.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/36635/; https://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/Fulltext/2020/07000/Comparison_of_Macintosh_Laryngoscopy_in.35.aspx

BACKGROUND: Approximately half of all difficult tracheal intubations (DTIs) are unanticipated; hence, proper positioning during intubation is critical to increase the likelihood of success. The bed-up-head–elevated (BUHE) intubation position has been shown to improve laryngeal view, reduce airway...