Comparison of the intubation time between McGRATHTM MAC size 1 and size 2 blades for infants: an observational study
Yuka Uchinami,
Noriaki Fujita,
Kazuyuki Mizunoya
et al.
Abstract:Purpose: This study aimed to determine whether the McGRATHTM MAC size 1 blade, which has become available in recent years, reduced the tracheal intubation time in infants compared to that of the McGRATHTM MAC size 2 blade.
Methods: This single-center, retrospective, observational study included patients aged < 1 y who underwent cardiac surgery under general anesthesia. Cases in which the McGRATHTM MAC size 2 blade was used were classified as MAC2 and those in which the McGRATHTM MAC size 1 blade was used as… Show more
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