Open AccessA prospective crossover study evaluating the efficacy of king vision video laryngoscope in patients requiring general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation
Author(s) -
Ramachandra R. Avula,
Nagendra Nath Vemuri,
Rambabu Tallapragada
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/aer.aer_165_18
Subject(s) - glottis , medicine , laryngoscopy , intubation , anesthesia , laryngoscopes , tracheal intubation , crossover study , elective surgery , surgery , airway , larynx , alternative medicine , pathology , placebo
Direct laryngoscopy used for tracheal intubation requires aligning the pharyngeal, laryngeal and oral axes to achieve a line of sight. Video laryngoscopy provides a better view of the glottis without the need for aligning the three axes.