A comparison of direct laryngoscopy versus videolaryngoscopy using aerosol box for intubation in emergency surgeries during Covid-19 pandemic: A pilot study

• Published in: Journal of Marine Medical Society Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. 88 - 92
• Main Authors: Dwivedi, Deepak, Bhatia, Parmeet, Aggarwal, Manish, Sen, Subrato, Hooda, Bhavna, Dudeja, Puja
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer - Medknow Publications 01.11.2020; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: airway management; Comparative analysis; COVID-19; endotracheal intubation; Epidemics; Forecasts and trends; India; Influence; Intubation; Laryngoscopy; Methods; pandemic; personal protective clothing; Surgical emergencies; India; COVID-19; laryngoscopy; Airway management; endotracheal intubation; pandemic; personal protective clothing

Background and Aims: This study was planned to compare intubating conditions with aerosol box, while attempting intubation with either direct laryngoscope (DL) using Macintosh blade or McGrath MAC™, videolaryngoscope (VL). Methodology: Sixty adult patients coming for the emergency surgeries during C...