Comparative Efficacy Analysis of Intubation Profile in Airtraq Video Laryngoscope Versus Macintosh Laryngoscope in Simulated Difficult Airway Using Cervical Collar

Authors

  • Sunil Valand
  • Makwana Komal
  • Balaji Ghugare
  • Rathod Niraj

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i4.18655

Keywords:

airway, intubation, cervical collar, Airtraq, Macnitos, Laryngoscope

Abstract

Aim: Comparative efficacy analysis of laryngoscopes -Airtraq vs macintosh - using Intubation Time and Intubation
difficulty score in simulated difficult airway using cervical collar.
Methods: Peculiarity is simulated difficult airway by use of cervical collar. A prospective interventionalrandomized
study conducted on 60 adult ASA grade-I&II patients scheduled for surgery in tertiary care center.
Tracheal Intubation 1. Group(AVL) Airtraq videolaryngoscope (n=30) 2. Group(ML) Macintoshlaryngoscope
(n=30). Parameters observed: 1) Intubation Time- seconds 2) Intubation Difficulty Score (IDS) comprised Numbers
of-1. intubation attempts 2.operators 3.alternative intubation techniques, 4. Glottic exposure. 5. paramatric
comparison lifting force required during laryngoscopy, Necessity for external laryngeal pressure, Position of the
vocal cords.
Results: With airtraq laryngoscope intubation discoursed outcomes intubation time is irrelevant with difficult
airway where it is highly associated in case of macintosh laryngoscope. Intubation time & difficulty score is
commentating use of Airtraq laryngoscope.
Conclusions: The enhanced visual interiors expedite in such a way that intubation time in Airtraq is not dependent
on IDS like Macintosh but on neuromuscular reflexes of performer, commentating the superiority of Airtraq over
Macintosh

Author Biographies

  • Sunil Valand

    Assistant Professor, SBKS Medical Institute and Research Centre, Waghodiya, Pipariya

  • Makwana Komal

    Assistant Professor, GMERS Med Col Gotri, Baroda 390021

  • Balaji Ghugare

    Associate Professor, GMERS Med Col Gotri Baroda 390021

  • Rathod Niraj

    Assistant professor, SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre,Waghodiya, Pipariya.

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Published

2022-10-10

How to Cite

Comparative Efficacy Analysis of Intubation Profile in Airtraq Video Laryngoscope Versus Macintosh Laryngoscope in Simulated Difficult Airway Using Cervical Collar. (2022). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 16(4), 422-427. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i4.18655