title: The video revolution: a new view of laryngoscopy.
abstract: The development of less expensive, smaller, and more reliable video cameras has revolutionized the design of laryngoscopes and the process of endotracheal intubation. The term video laryngoscopy defines a broad range of devices, distinct from fiberoptic bronchoscopes, in which a video camera is used in place of line-of-sight visualization to accomplish endotracheal intubation. Over a dozen laryngoscopes are marketed currently. Each model of video laryngoscope has its own unique strengths, weaknesses, and best applications. For the purposes of this review, video laryngoscopes are grouped into 3 different designs: stylets, guide channels, and video modifications of the traditional (usually Macintosh) laryngoscope blades.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 670531, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0531, USA. william.hurford@uc.edu
authors.forename: William E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Hurford
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D020704:Laryngoscopes; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D014741:Video Recording