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VOLUME 18 , ISSUE 7 ( July, 2014 ) > List of Articles

REVIEW ARTICLE

A review of video laryngoscopes relevant to the intensive care unit

Dharshi Karalapillai, Jai Darvall, Justin Mandeville, Louise Ellard, Jon Graham, Laurence Weinberg

Keywords : Difficult airway, intensive care unit, video laryngoscopes

Citation Information : Karalapillai D, Darvall J, Mandeville J, Ellard L, Graham J, Weinberg L. A review of video laryngoscopes relevant to the intensive care unit. Indian J Crit Care Med 2014; 18 (7):442-452.

DOI: 10.4103/0972-5229.136073

License: CC BY-ND 3.0

Published Online: 01-10-2006

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2014; The Author(s).


Abstract

The incidence of difficult direct intubation in the intensive care unit (ICU) is estimated to be as high as 20%. Recent advances in video-technology have led to the development of video laryngoscopes as new intubation devices to assist in difficult airway management. Clinical studies indicate superiority of video laryngoscopes relative to conventional direct laryngoscopy in selected patients. They are therefore an important addition to the armamentarium of any clinician performing endotracheal intubation. We present a practical review of commonly available video laryngoscopes with respect to design, clinical efficacy, and safety aspects relevant to their use in the ICU.

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