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20 January 2021

Adoption of video laryngoscopy by a major academic anesthesia department

Authors: Jon D Samuels https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7040-1366, Virginia E Tangel, Briana Lui, Zachary A Turnbull, Kane O Pryor, Robert S White [email protected], and Silis Y JiangAuthor Info & Affiliations
Volume 10, Number 2
https://doi.org/10.2217/cer-2020-0185
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Abstract

Aim: To describe the adoption patterns of intubating devices used at a major teaching and research facility. Materials & methods: Retrospective analysis of 2012–2019 data on frequency and trends in airway management devices collected from our anesthesia information management system. Results: Use of direct laryngoscopy was more frequent, but there was a downward trend in use over time (p < 0.008) in favor of video laryngoscopy (VL), which increased significantly (p < 0.008). The largest growth among devices was the McGrath VL, which increased from 0.2% in 2012 to 36.2% of cases in 2019. Conclusion: Our study shows a clear increase in VL usage which has implications in quality of care and medical education.

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