Nasotracheal intubation using the Blind Intubation Device in anaesthetised adults with Mallampati class 3

Abstract

Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT 01170455.

Measurement of forces applied during Macintosh direct laryngoscopy compared with GlideScope® videolaryngoscopy*

“…We have attempted to circumvent these by directly measuring the forces applied to the tongue base of the patient by the laryngoscopist during laryngoscopy and intubation. Both intubation without laryngoscopy [32] or laryngoscopy without intubation can be stressful. The cardiovascular response associated with laryngoscopy [33] may be proportional to that force applied to the tongue base and supraglottic tissues.…”