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Comparison of the Airtraq and the Macintosh laryngoscope for double-lumen tube intubation: a randomised clinical trial.

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There was no significant difference between the Airtraq and the Macintosh laryngoscopes regarding the time needed to insert a double-lumen tube during elective thoracic surgery.
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CONTEXTThe Airtraq is a disposable optical laryngoscope that is available in a double-lumen tube version. Inserting a double-lumen tube is generally more difficult compared to conventional endotracheal intubation, mainly due to its configuration.OBJECTIVEThe aim of this study was to compare the Airt

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Difficult tracheal intubation in obstetrics

TL;DR: Frequency analysis suggests that, in obstetrics, the main cause of trouble is grade 3, in which the epiglottis can be seen, but not the cords, which is fairly rare, and can be helpful as part of the training before starting in the maternity department.
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A clinical sign to predict difficult tracheal intubation: a prospective study

TL;DR: In this paper, a relatively simple grading system which involves preoperative ability to visualize the faucial pillars, soft palate and base of uvula was designed as a means of predicting the degree of difficulty in laryngeal exposure.
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A Clinical Sign to Predict Difficult Tracheal Intubation: A Prospective Study

TL;DR: A relatively simple grading system which involves preoperative ability to visualize the faucial pillars, soft palate and base of uvula was designed as a means of predicting the degree of difficulty in laryngeal exposure.
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The intubation difficulty scale (IDS): proposal and evaluation of a new score characterizing the complexity of endotracheal intubation.

TL;DR: A quantitative score that can be used to evaluate intubating conditions and techniques with the aim of determining the relative values predictive factors of intubation difficulty and of the techniques used to decrease such difficulties is developed.
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A comparison of tracheal intubation using the Airtraq® or the Macintosh laryngoscope in routine airway management : a randomised, controlled clinical trial

TL;DR: The utility of the Airtraq® laryngoscope for tracheal intubation in low risk patients demonstrated in a randomised, controlled clinical trial is demonstrated.
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