A Prospective Cohort Study Comparing Medical Student Intubation on Cadaveric and Manikin Models Using the King Visionâ„¢ Videolaryngoscope and Direct Laryngoscopy

A Prospective Cohort Study Comparing Medical Student Intubation on Cadaveric and Manikin Models Using the King Visionâ„¢ Videolaryngoscope and Direct Laryngoscopy


Authored by Thomas M Triplett

24 medical students with no experience intubating humans were randomized into two groups: DL first or King Visionâ„¢ videolaryngoscope first. Following a short training, techniques were practiced ona manikin model. Intubation success, ease of use, and one timed manikin intubation was recorded. Students crossed, repeated training and trial with other technique. Students then intubated 3 cadavers with their initial technique, crossed over to intubate these same cadavers using their second technique. Cormack-Lehane (C-L) view of the glottic opening, time to intubation, intubation success, ease of use, and preferred technique were recorded.

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