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Review
. 2019 Jun 6:8:F1000 Faculty Rev-797.
doi: 10.12688/f1000research.18544.1. eCollection 2019.

Recent advances in laryngoscopy in adults

Matteo Parotto  1   2   3 , Richard Cooper  1   2
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Review

Recent advances in laryngoscopy in adults

Matteo Parotto et al. F1000Res. .

Abstract

Recent advances in technology have made laryngoscopy less dependent upon a direct line of sight to achieve tracheal intubation. Whether these new devices are useful tools capable of increasing patient safety depends upon when and how they are used. We briefly consider the challenges in reviewing the emerging literature given the variety of devices, "experience" of the care providers, the clinical settings, and the definitions of outcome. We examine some of the limitations of conventional direct laryngoscopy, question the definitions we have used to define success, discuss the benefits of indirect (video) techniques, and review evidence pertaining to their use in the patients in the operating room, emergency department, and intensive care unit.

Keywords: airway management; anesthesiology; direct laryngoscopy; emergency care; indirect laryngoscopy; intensive care; laryngoscopy; operating room; videolaryngoscopy.

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Conflict of interest statement

No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed.Competing interests: John C Sakles is a consultant for Verathon, who is the manufacturer of the GlideScope video laryngoscope.

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