A comparison of an integrated suction blade versus a traditional videolaryngoscope blade in the endotracheal intubation of a hemorrhagic cadaver model - a pilot study

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2012:173:534-6.

Abstract

In this pilot study, we evaluated two types of videolaryngoscope blades (integrated suction vs. traditional) with the Storz CMAC videolaryngoscope in the intubation of a lightly embalmed hemorrhagic cadaver model. No significant differences were found between the devices in the success rates for the intubations. The study subjects indicated a preference for the integrated suction blade in hemorrhagic airway intubation.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Cadaver*
  • Hemorrhage*
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / instrumentation*
  • Microscopy, Video / instrumentation*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Suction / instrumentation*
  • Trachea / blood supply*