INTRODUCTION Endotracheal intubation in the ICU is a challenging procedure and is frequently associated with life-threatening complications. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the C-MAC® video laryngoscope on laryngeal view and intubation success compared with direct laryngoscopy. METHODS In a single-center, prospective, comparative before-after study in an anesthetist-lea...

Abstract Background Surgical repair for pediatric patients with cleft palate is performed under general anesthesia requiring endotracheal intubation. However, intubating these cases usually difficult because of the itself and associated airway abnormalities. VividTrac, a video laryngoscopy that could provide real-time picture glottic area, be helpful in cases. Methods We conducted current prosp...

BACKGROUND Although the C-MAC (Karl Storz, Tuttlingen, Germany) is a video laryngoscope (VL), it can also be used as a direct laryngoscope (DL). OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to evaluate the utility of the C-MAC as a DL for intubations in the emergency department (ED). METHODS This was an analysis of prospectively collected continuous quality-improvement data during the 6-year period...