Airtraq laryngoscope (Prodol Meditec S.A.) to aid difficult tracheal intubation in hospitalized adults
Record ID 32013000217
English
Authors' recommendations:
Laryngoscopic tracheal intubation is a medical procedure used during general anesthesia, and in emergency and critical care medicine. Intubation is guided by direct or indirect laryngoscopy. Conventional laryngoscopes consist of a handle containing batteries that power a light and a set of interchangeable blades, which are either straight or curved. These devices are designed to allow for direct viewing of the larynx. Failure to intubate the trachea and secure the airway is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in operative and emergency settings. Consequently, airway
devices that facilitate tracheal intubation, particularly in settings where laryngoscopy is likely to be difficult due to anatomical or other abnormalities, can have a positive clinical impact.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from:http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=12448
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Intubation, Intratracheal
- Laryngoscopes
- Airway Management
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2012 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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