Optical and video laryngoscopes for emergency airway management.

TitleOptical and video laryngoscopes for emergency airway management.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsSakles JC, Rodgers R, Keim SM
JournalIntern Emerg Med
Volume3
Issue2
Pagination139-43
Date Published2008 Jun
ISSN Number1828-0447
KeywordsEmergency Medical Services, Humans, Intubation, Intratracheal, Laryngoscopes, Laryngoscopy, Larynx, Optics and Photonics, Video-Assisted Surgery
Abstract

Direct laryngoscopy for airway management was introduced into clinical medicine almost 70 years ago and is still the dominant modality. The recent development of video and optical laryngoscopy could be the most important change in this paradigm. This paper examines state of the art devices and makes recommendations regarding specific advantages they advance for the field of emergency medicine.

DOI10.1007/s11739-008-0101-y
Alternate JournalIntern Emerg Med
PubMed ID18274712
Faculty Reference: 
Samuel M. Keim, MD, MSc
John C. Sakles, MD, FACEP