BACKGROUND There is significant controversy regarding the influence of video laryngoscopy on the intubation outcomes in emergency and critical patients. This systematic review and meta-analysis was designed to determine whether video laryngoscopy could improve the intubation outcomes in emergency and critical patients. METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Pu...

BACKGROUND The ability of good glottis visualization during direct laryngoscopy is major determinant of easy tracheal intubation. Sniffing position for laryngoscopy is considered as gold standard and ideal position. Several studies have questioned the validation of sniffing potion. OBJECTIVES This study aims to compare relative efficacy of sniffing position and simple head extension for visua...

To the Editor: We have welcomed the letter to your prestigious journal by Drs. Singh and Kumar. In relation to this, we would like to clarify some points. We feel that Dr. Singh thinks that our article underestimates the value of direct laryngoscopy with biopsy. We want to clarify that this is not so. The proof is the final comment of our article in which we remember that this is the gold stand...