In this study, the investigators compare the effectiveness of two relatively new video laryngoscopes, McGrath MAC (Covidien, Dublin Ireland) and the King Vision (King Systems, Noblesville, IN), by practitioners experienced in airway management but with limited exposure to these two devices. Our hypothesis was that, the McGrath MAC device would require fewer intubation attempts and shorter intubation times than the King Vision when performed by novice users.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
66
Patient intubated with the King Vision Video Laryngoscope
Intubation with the McGrath MAC video laryngoscope
Intubation Success on First Attempt as Measured by End Tidal Carbon Dioxide
Time frame: participants were followed up to the point the video device is removed from the airway, classified as under 90 seconds.
Time to Intubation
Number of patients intubated in less than 90 seconds
Time frame: Intubation time was initiated at the time of entry of the study device beyond the teeth/gum line and the intubation time was stopped when the study device was removed beyond the same point.
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