We read with interest the article of Truszewski et al
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], concerning on endotracheal intubation during simulated resuscitation by novice physicians.
The primary technique for facilitating intubation has been the use of direct laryngoscopy
by Macintosh or Millar blade laryngoscopes
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- Truszewski Z
- Czyzewski L
- Marchese G
- Buljan D
- Szarpak L
Randomized crossover comparison of the Airtraq Avant® to the Macintosh laryngoscope
for intubation with during simulated resuscitation by novice physicians.
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3
]. Nevertheless, the innovation of the use of the video laryngoscope to aid intubation
has served at the forefront of scientific discussion, and although previous studies
confirm that both the use of video laryngoscope and Macintosh laryngoscope have a
beneficial applicability in intubation, some still negate the use of one over the
other
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Publication History
Published online: June 18, 2016
Accepted:
June 15,
2016
Received:
June 13,
2016
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☆Source of support: No sources of financial and material support to be declared.
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