Tag: endotracheal intubation

DEVICE Trial: Video versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation

DEVICE Trial Summary The article discusses the findings of the DEVICE trial, which aimed to determine whether video laryngoscopy increased the likelihood of successful tracheal intubation on the first attempt compared to direct laryngoscopy in critically ill adults. The trial was conducted at 17 emergency departments and intensive care units (ICUs), involving a multicenter, randomized […]

CHECK-UP Trial Summary: Ramped vs Sniffing Position for Intubation

2017 CHECK-UP: POSITION- Ramped position vs Sniffing position during endotracheal intubation of critically ill adults 2 x 2 factorial design,randomised, multicentre,pragmatic trial 9 5 Objective: To evaluate the reduction in incidence of oxygen desaturation in ramped position as compared to sniffing position in emergency intubation in critically ill ICU patients 260 patients Patients >18 yrs […]