VL vs DL for intubating Neonates
Nov 07, 2024
This trial looked at "whether indirect laryngoscopy with a video laryngoscope would result in increased success on the first attempt at urgent oral endotracheal intubation in neonates".
Significantly more neonates were succesfully intubated on first attempt in the VL group 79/107 (74%) than the DL group 48/107(45%)
The Study
Geraghty L E. Video versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Urgent Intubation of Newborn Infants. NEJM 390;20. May 30 2024 pp 1885-1894.
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