Does the use of a bougie reduce the force of laryngoscopy in a difficult airway with manual in-line stabilisation?: a randomised crossover simulation study

• Published in: European journal of anaesthesiology Vol. 30; no. 9; p. 563
• Main Authors: Hung, Rachel K Y, Lewinsohn, Asher, Jovaisa, Tomas, Wijayatilake, Dhuleep S, Sherren, Peter B
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.09.2013
• Subjects: Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Intubation, Intratracheal - methods; Laryngoscopy; Manikins

Manual in-line stabilisation is usually used during tracheal intubation of trauma patients to minimise movement of the cervical spine and prevent any further neurological injury. Use of a bougie in combination with laryngoscopy may reduce the forces exerted on the cervical spine. To evaluate the dif...