The Accuracy of Tests Used to Predict Difficult Airway and a Comparison of Macintosh Laryngoscope to Video Laryngoscope for Intubation

Mingir T., Kitapcioglu D., Turgut N., Yumru C.

KUWAIT MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.47, no.3, pp.201-209, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Journal Name: KUWAIT MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.201-209
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To compare TruView EVO2 video laryngoscope (VL) and Macintosh laryngoscope (ML) as regards their success rates in difficult intubation, hemodynamic response and postoperative complications.