Videolaryngoscopy Increases 'Mouth-To-Mouth' Distance Compared With Direct Laryngoscopy

The European respiratory journal

Hall, D.; Steel, A.; Heij, R.; Eley, A.; Young, P.

Abstract

The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in the consideration of videolaryngoscopy (VL) for tracheal intubation of patients during an outbreak. Benefits of VL compared with a standard curved Macintosh (MAC) blade include postural advantages, improved view for the laryngoscopist and assistants, enhanced supervision and easier management of unanticipated difficult airways.

Keywords

Infection prevention and control