Transitioning from Direct to Video Laryngoscopy during the COVID-19 Pandemic Was Associated with a Higher Endotracheal Intubation Success Rate.

Jeffrey P PhillipsDaniel J AngerMarvin C RogersonLucas A MyersRozalina Grubina McCoy

Published in: Prehospital emergency care (2023)

VL is designed to improve glottic visualization. The use of VL by a large, U.S. multistate ALS ambulance service was associated with increased odds of successful first-pass and overall attempted intubation, which was mediated by better visualization of the glottis. COVID-19 protocols were not associated with success rates.

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