Open AccessComparative evaluation of intubation performances using two different barrier devices used in the COVID-19 era: A manikin based pilot study
Author(s) -
Ashish Kannaujia,
Rudrashish Haldar,
Rafat Shamim,
Prabhakar Mishra,
Anil Agarwal
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
saudi journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.416
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1658-354X
pISSN - 0975-3125
DOI - 10.4103/sja.sja_1062_20
Subject(s) - laryngoscopes , medicine , intubation , stylet , covid-19 , anesthesia , endotracheal intubation , insertion time , airway , tracheal intubation , surgery , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Protection of anaesthesiologists from contaminated aerosols of COVID 19 patients during endotracheal intubation has spurred the development of barrier devices like aerosol boxes and clear transparent plastic sheets and usage of videolaryngoscopes in COVID 19 patients. However, the efficiency, feasibility and difficulties faced by anaesthesiologist while performing endotracheal intubations under barrier devices require scientific validation. This manikin-based pilot study aims to assess the laryngoscopic performances of experienced anaesthesiologists under two different barrier enclosures.