title: A review of video laryngoscopes relevant to the intensive care unit.
abstract: The incidence of difficult direct intubation in the intensive care unit (ICU) is estimated to be as high as 20%. Recent advances in video-technology have led to the development of video laryngoscopes as new intubation devices to assist in difficult airway management. Clinical studies indicate superiority of video laryngoscopes relative to conventional direct laryngoscopy in selected patients. They are therefore an important addition to the armamentarium of any clinician performing endotracheal intubation. We present a practical review of commonly available video laryngoscopes with respect to design, clinical efficacy, and safety aspects relevant to their use in the ICU.
authors.affiliation: Department of Intensive Care and Anaesthesia, Austin Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: Dharshi
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Karalapillai
authors.affiliation: Department of Intensive Care, Royal Melbourne Hopsital, Australia.
authors.forename: Jai
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Darvall
authors.affiliation: Department of Intensive Care, Austin Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: Justin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mandeville
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Austin Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ellard
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Austin Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: Jon
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Graham
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Austin Hospital, Australia ; Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Australia.
authors.forename: Laurence
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Weinberg
keywords: Difficult airway; intensive care unit; video laryngoscopes
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