Video vs Direct laryngoscopy

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1. david bvirakare says:

   May 7, 2015 at 4:49 am

   up until about 3-4years ago I have always intubated with a mac. Incorporating a Glide scope as part of my intubating strategy was not difficult but I realised how different it is ( only after hands-on practise on a mannequin) as you have again illustrated the technique is completely different, but can be easily mastered.

   Video-laryngoscopy using a C-Mac by STORZ ( which I have used on several occasions) requires nearly the same technique as standard mac such that most practitioners proficient with old mac will immediately appreciate the technological superiority that video laryngoscope has brought in the last few years with very little re-training.

   Thanks for the cast.

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2. Usman says:

   May 7, 2015 at 2:41 pm

   i must say i had been reluctant until recently to use gliedoscope, having had used more C-MAC which has anatomy similar to Mac blade, I dont think it confers additional benefit in a difficult airway unless we use the D blade for C-mac. I quite like gliedoscope now because of the hyperangulated blade and ability to see “around the corners”.
   nice video and some really good tips. I think once one understands the principle behind the gliedoscope and the need for tube bending with stylet, it makes things really easy.
   Thanks

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3. Selina Watchorn says:

   May 10, 2015 at 1:47 am

   Hi Nick

   This is super helpful and has really helped clarify why I am having trouble getting good views.

   Thanks very much

   Selina

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