Evaluation of the GlideScope (R) for tracheal intubation in patients with cervical spine immobilization by a semi-rigid collar

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serval:BIB_3D5D69C98E3C
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Inproceedings: an article in a conference proceedings.
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Abstract (Abstract): shot summary in a article that contain essentials elements presented during a scientific conference, lecture or from a poster.
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Title
Evaluation of the GlideScope (R) for tracheal intubation in patients with cervical spine immobilization by a semi-rigid collar
Title of the conference
Annual meeting of the Swiss Society of Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation
Author(s)
Bathory I., Kern C., Schoettker P.
Address
Interlaken, Switzerland, October 29-31, 2009
ISBN
1424-7860
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Published
Issued date
2009
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
139
Series
Swiss Medical Weekly
Pages
19S-20S
Language
english
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Background: In patients with cervical spine injury, a cervical collar may prevent cervical spine movements but renders tracheal intubation with a standard laryngoscope difficult if not impossible. We hypothesized that despite the presence of a semi-rigid cervical collar and with the patient's head taped to the trolley, we would be able to intubate all patients with the GlideScopeR and its dedicated stylet.
Methods: 50 adult patients (ASA 1 or 2, BMI ≤35 kg/m2) scheduled for elective surgical procedures requiring tracheal intubation were included. After standardized induction of general anesthesia and neuromuscular blockade, the neck was immobilized with an appropriately sized semi-rigid Philadelphia Patriot® cervical collar, the head was taped to the trolley. Laryngoscopy was attempted using a Macintosh laryngoscope blade 4 and the modified Cormack Lehane grade was noted. Subsequently, laryngoscopy with the GlideScopeR was graded and followed by oro-tracheal intubation.
Results: All patients were successfully intubated with the GlideScopeR and its dedicated stylet. The median intubation time was 50 sec [43; 61]. The modified Cormack Lehane grade was 3 or 4 at direct laryngoscopy. It was significantly reduced with the GlideScopeR (p <0.0001), reaching 2a in most of patients. Maximal mouth opening was significantly reduced with the cervical collar applied, 4.5 cm [4.5; 5.0] vs. 2.0 cm [1.8; 2.0] (p <0.0001). Conclusions: The GlideScope® allows oro-tracheal intubation in patients having their cervical spine immobilized by a semi-rigid collar and their head taped to the trolley. It furthermore decreases significantly the modified Cormack Lehane grade.
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