A comparison of bonfils fiberscope‐assisted laryngoscopy and standard direct laryngoscopy in simulated difficult pediatric intubation: a manikin study

Introduction: Difficult airway management in children is challenging. One alternative device to the gold standard of direct laryngoscopy is the STORZ Bonfils fiberscope (Karl Storz Endoscopy, Tuttlingen, Germany), a rigid fiberoptic stylette‐like scope with a curved tip. Although results in adults have been encouraging, reports regarding its use in children have been conflicting. We compared the effectiveness of a standard laryngoscope to the Bonfils fiberscope in a simulated difficult infant airway. Methods: Ten pediatric anesthesiologists were recruited for this study and asked to perform three sets of tasks. For the first task, each participant intubated an unaltered manikin (SimBaby ^TM, Laerdal, Puchheim, Germany) five times using a styletted 3.5 endotracheal tube (ETT) and a Miller 1 blade (group DL‐Normal). For the second task, a difficult airway configuration simulating a Cormack‐Lehane grade 3B view was created by fixing a Miller‐1 blade into position in the manikin using a laboratory stand. Each participant then intubated the manikin five times with a styletted 3.5 ETT using conventional technique but without touching the laryngoscope (group DL‐Difficult). In the third task, the manikin was kept in the same difficult airway configuration, and each participant intubated the manikin five times using a 3.5‐mm ETT mounted on the Bonfils fiberscope as an adjunct to direct laryngoscopy with the Miller‐1 blade (group BF‐Difficult). Primary outcomes were time to intubate and success rate. Results: A total of 150 intubations were performed. Correct ETT placement was achieved in 100% of attempts in group DL‐Normal, 90% of attempts in group DL‐Difficult and 98% of attempts in BF‐Difficult. Time to intubate averaged 14 s (interquartile range 12–16) in group DL‐Normal; 12 s (10–15) in group DL‐Difficult; and 11 s (10–18) in group BF‐Difficult. The percentage of glottic opening seen (POGO score) was 70% (70–80) in group DL‐Normal; 0% (0–0) in group DL‐Difficult; and 100% (100–100) in group BF‐Difficult. Discussion: The Bonfils fiberscope‐assisted laryngoscopy was easier to use and provided a better view of the larynx than simple direct laryngoscopy in the simulated difficult pediatric airway, but intubation success rate and time to intubate were not improved. Further studies of the Bonfils fibrescope as a pediatric airway adjunct are needed.     

Validation of the glidescope video laryngoscope in pediatric patients

Background:  GlideScope laryngoscopy provides a glottic view equal or superior compared to Macintosh laryngoscopy for endotracheal intubation in adult patients. Data evaluating GlideScope laryngoscopy in pediatric patients are lacking. This study compared intubation times of GlideScope laryngoscopy vs Macintosh laryngoscopy in pediatric patients.
Methods:  Sixty ASA I–III patients, aged 10 years or less, were included in this study. Prior to intubation, airway characteristics were measured, and all patients were given an airway class by a separate anesthesiologist using a Macintosh laryngoscope. Patients were then randomly assigned for endotracheal intubation using a Macintosh laryngoscope or the GlideScope, and intubation time was measured. All blades were investigated for blood traces as a surrogate of laryngeal injury.
Results:  Demographic data and airway characteristics were not statistically significant different between groups. GlideScope intubation time (14 ± 5 s) was not different from Macintosh intubation time (13 ± 5 s). Blood traces were not observed on Macintosh or GlideScope blades.
Conclusion:  The GlideScope video laryngoscope is equally suitable to facilitate orotracheal intubation in pediatric patients compared to the Macintosh laryngoscope with respect to intubation time and laryngeal trauma.     

Comparison of the Cobalt Glidescope® video laryngoscope with conventional laryngoscopy in simulated normal and difficult infant airways*

Aim: To evaluate the new pediatric Glidescope^® (Cobalt GVL^® Stat) by assessing the time taken to tracheal intubation under normal and difficult intubation conditions. We hypothesized that the Glidescope^® would perform as well as conventional laryngoscopy. Background: A new pediatric Glidescope^® became available in October 2008. It combines a disposable, sterile laryngoscope blade and a reusable video baton. It is narrower and longer than the previous version and is available in a greater range of sizes more appropriate to pediatric use. Methods: We performed a randomized study of 32 pediatric anesthetists and intensivists to compare the Cobalt GVL^® Stat with the Miller laryngoscope under simulated normal and difficult airway conditions in a pediatric manikin. Results: We found no difference in time taken to tracheal intubation using the Glidescope^® or Miller laryngoscope under normal (29.3 vs 26.2 s, P = 0.36) or difficult (45.8 and 44.4 s, P = 0.84) conditions. Subjective evaluation of devices for field of view (excellent: 59% vs 53%) and ease of use (excellent: 69% vs 63%) was similar for the Miller laryngoscope and Glidescope^®, respectively. However, only 34% of participants said that they would definitely use the Glidescope^® in an emergency compared with 66% who would be willing to use the Miller laryngoscope. Conclusions: The new Glidescope^® performs as well as the Miller laryngoscope under simulated normal and difficult airway conditions.     

HC可视喉镜在新生儿唇裂手术的应用

目的探讨HC可视喉镜在新生儿唇裂手术气管插管时的临床效果和安全性。方法择期行全麻下唇裂修补手术患儿52例,男32例,女20例,出生1~28d,体重2.6~4.8kg,ASAⅠ或Ⅱ级,随机均分为普通喉镜组(A组)和HC可视喉镜组(B组)。静注咪达唑仑0.1mg/kg、芬太尼2~4μg/kg、罗库溴铵快速麻醉诱导,吸入1%~3%七氟醚维持麻醉。术中连续监测BP、HR、SpO2和PETCO2。记录患儿声门暴露情况、一次插管成功率和插管时间,以及并发症情况。结果与A组比较,B组声门暴露率、一次插管成功率差异无统计学意义,但气管插管时间明显缩短(P0.05)。插管时及拔管后两组均未见明显并发症。结论 HC可视喉镜可以安全地应用于新生儿唇裂手术的气管插管,缩短气管插管时间。     

预计困难插管患者使用Airtraq喉镜、Shikani喉镜和Macintosh喉镜行气管插管的比较

目的 探讨Airtraq喉镜、Shikani喉镜和Macintosh喉镜在预计困难插管患者中行气管插管的应用价值.方法 行全麻插管手术预计困难插管患者75例,随机分为Airtraq喉镜组(A组)、Shikani喉镜组(S组)和Macintosh喉镜组(M组),三次内插管成功者入选本研究,每组25例.记录插管时间,麻醉诱导前(T1)、诱导后(T2)、插管结束即刻(T3)和插管后3 min(T4)时的MAP和HR.同时观察各组患者的声门暴露程度以及有无咽喉损伤.结果 A组插管时间最短,其次为S组,M组最慢,A组明显短于S组和M组(P＜0.05).A组插管成功率高于S组和M组(P＜0.05).与T2时比较,T3、T4时M组MAP明显升高、HR明显增快(P＜0.05).T3、T4时M组MAP高于A组,HR快于A组(P＜0.05).A组声门完全显露率最高,其次为S组,M组最低,A组明显优于S组和M组(P＜0.05).A组咽喉损伤发生率低于M组(P＜0.05).结论 在预计困难插管条件下,与Shikani喉镜和Macintosh喉镜比较,使用Airtraq喉镜可以缩短插管时间,提高插管成功率,减少气管插管时心血管应激反应,维持血流动力学稳定,降低咽喉损伤的发生率.     

视频喉镜在垂体瘤患者气管插管中的应用

目的探讨视频喉镜在垂体瘤患者气管插管中的应用。方法选择择期行全麻垂体瘤手术患者51例,男19例,女32例,年龄18~71岁,ASAⅠ或Ⅱ级。随机将患者分为Macintosh喉镜组(M组,n=25)和视频喉镜组(VL组,n=26)。M组患者气管插管时使用Macintosh喉镜暴露声门,VL组患者使用电子视频喉镜暴露声门。测量患者颈部后仰度、张口度、甲颏距、颈围、下颌支长度、改良Mallampati分级及面罩通气难易程度。记录暴露声门时按压环状软骨的比例、Cormack-Lehane分级、二次插管的比例和插管时间。结果VL组按压环状软骨的比例(7.7%vs48.0%)及Cormack-Lehane分级明显低于M组(P0.01),插管时间明显短于M组[(32.4±11.7)s vs(45.8±12.6)s](P0.01)。结论视频喉镜用于垂体瘤患者气管插管,可显著改善声门暴露,提高插管成功率并缩短插管时间。     

Hemodynamic changes occurring with tracheal intubation by direct laryngoscopy compared with intubating laryngeal mask airway in adults: A randomized comparison trial

BackgroundHemodynamic changes are major problems due to general anesthesia. We designed a prospective randomized study to compare the hemodynamic responses due to direct laryngoscopy (DL) and intubating laryngeal mask airway (ILMA).MethodsSeventy adult ASA-I and ASA-II patients referred to anesthesia department were randomly divided into two groups: direct laryngoscopy (Macintosh laryngoscope) and ILMA. Systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure and heart rate were recorded at baseline, preintubation, 1, 3 and 5 min after intubation following intubation. Also some complications including sore throat, laryngospasm, hoarseness and cough were evaluated.ResultsMean age of studied patients in DL group (including 11 (31.4%) male) was 35.5 ± 12.2 and 35.5 ± 9 years old in ILMA group (including 16 (45.7%) male). There was no significant difference between two studied groups about measured hemodynamic indices (P < 0.05, CI = 95%). The results showed that the just difference between increment of diastolic blood pressure and mean arterial pressure after 5 min interval of two studied groups was significant (P = 0.04; P = 0.034). There was no significant difference between the number of patients with positive complications and those without them (P < 0.05).ConclusionLaryngoscoy through the intubating laryngeal mask airway was associated with lesser mean arterial pressure and diastolic blood pressure when compared to intubation by direct laryngoscope. Thus this technique seems to reduce hemodynamic response to tracheal intubation.     

Tosight视频喉镜在Klippel-Feil综合征患儿气管插管中的应用

目的探讨Tosight视频喉镜在Klippel-Feil综合征(KFS)患儿气管插管中的应用效果。方法 20例KFS患儿,年龄4~12岁,ASAⅡ或Ⅲ级,随机均分为两组:Tosight可视喉镜组(T组)和Macintosh喉镜组(M组)。记录喉镜下喉部显露分级(Cormack-Lehane分级)、气管插管时间、气管插管次数、插管成功率和并发症发生情况。结果 T组全部完成气管插管,M组完成6例气管插管。T组气管插管时间明显短于、插管次数明显少于M组(P0.05)。两组患儿均无严重并发症发生。结论 Tosight视频喉镜用于KFS患儿气管插管操作简单,声门暴露清晰,插管成功率高,插管时间短,优于Macintosh喉镜。     

可视喉镜联合纤维支气管镜在声门显露困难患者双腔支气管插管中的应用

目的探讨GlideScope可视喉镜联合纤维支气管镜引导在声门显露困难患者双腔支气管插管中的应用。方法选择择期行胸科手术患者40例,男24例,女16例,年龄24~78岁,ASAⅠ或Ⅱ级,MallampatiⅢ或Ⅳ级,随机分为GlideScope可视喉镜组(GF组)和Macintosh喉镜组(M组),每组20例。GF组运用可视喉镜联合纤维支气管镜引导进行支气管插管及对位;M组运用传统方法(先用Macintosh喉镜插管,再使用纤维支气管镜对位)。记录患者喉镜下声门显露程度Cormack-Lehane分级、插管时间、插管一次成功率、需喉部按压的患者例数以及术后48h内的声音嘶哑及咽痛情况。结果GF组Cormack-Lehane分级明显低于M组(P0.01)。GF组插管时间明显短于M组[(104.3±11.1)s vs.(138.6±33.0)s](P0.01),一次插管成功率明显高于M组(90%vs.55%)(P0.05),需要喉部按压患者比例明显低于M组(20%vs.90%)(P0.01),术后声音嘶哑和咽痛的发生率明显低于M组(5%vs.35%,25%vs.75%)(P0.05)。结论与传统方法比较,可视喉镜联合纤维支气管镜引导用于声门显露困难患者可以提高插管的成功率,减少插管时的应激反应,降低声嘶和咽痛的发生率。     

Pediatric airway management: comparing the Berci–Kaplan Video Laryngoscope with direct laryngoscopy

Objectives:  To assess the utility of the Berci–Kaplan Video Laryngoscope (VL) in pediatric anesthesia.
Background:  The VL is designed to improve visualization of the glottis during tracheal intubation of normal and difficult airways in adults. This study was designed to assess the visual quality and the ease of tracheal intubation in children using the VL when compared with direct laryngoscopy (DL).
Methods:  Sixty children, aged 2–16 years requiring tracheal intubation, were enrolled in this prospective, randomized clinical trial. Following induction of anesthesia and muscle paralysis, the first laryngoscopy method, using either a DL or the VL, was performed by one anesthetist, and the laryngoscopic view was graded according to the Cormack–Lehane scale. Laryngoscopy and grading of the view in the second method were then performed by a second anesthetist. Tracheal intubation was completed following the second laryngoscopy, and time to intubation was recorded.
Results:  The average age and weight were 8.9 ± 3.6 years and 34.9 ± 16.0 kg respectively. Videolaryngoscopy improved 8/11 grade 2 views to grade 1 ( P  =   0.02), and one grade 3 to a grade 2. Three grade 2 views remained unchanged from DL to VL. 4/30 VL intubations required two attempts, and 1/30 failed after two attempts, but was easily intubated with DL. Median time (range) was 16.0 s (14.0–20.0 s) and 22.5 s (17.8–35.0 s) for DL and VL respectively ( P  <   0.001).
Conclusion:  Videolaryngoscopy provides better views than DL at the expense of time to intubate. Although the time taken to intubate is increased with the VL, it is clinically acceptable.     

鼾症患者使用三种不同可视喉镜行经口气管插管的比较

目的探讨Clarus可视喉镜、HPHJ-A视频喉镜和Airtraq可视喉镜在鼾症患者经口气管插管中的应用价值。方法选择拟行择期手术的鼾症患者90例,男39例,女51例,年龄22~55岁,BMI 25~29 kg/m2,ASAⅠ~Ⅲ级,随机分为三组:Clarus可视喉镜组(C组)、HPHJ-A视频喉镜组(H组)和Airtraq可视喉镜组(A组),每组30例。记录插管时间、首次插管成功率。记录麻醉诱导前(T0)、插管前(T1)、插管后即刻(T2)、插管后1 min(T3)、3 min(T4)时的HR、MAP、心率-收缩压乘积(RPP),记录咽喉损伤和出血情况。结果 C组均成功插管,H组插管失败有2例,A组插管失败有1例,后经Clarus可视喉镜均插管成功。C组插管完成时间明显长于H组和A组(P0.05),三组插管尝试次数差异无统计学意义。与T0时比较,T1时三组HR明显减慢,MAP、RPP明显降低(P0.05)。与T1时比较,T2时三组HR明显增快、MAP、RPP明显升高(P0.05),T3时H组和A组HR明显增快,三组MAP和RPP明显升高(P0.05)。T2时C组HR明显慢于H组和A组,RPP明显低于H组和A组(P0.05)。三组咽喉损伤和出血情况等不良反应差异无统计学意义。结论对于鼾症患者行经口气管插管时,与HPHJ-A视频喉镜和Airtraq可视喉镜比较,Clarus可视喉镜所需张口度要求低,血流动力学影响小,但插管所需时间较长,在预防咽喉损伤上并无明显优势。     

Upper cervical spine movement during intubation: fluoroscopic comparison of the AirWay Scope, McCoy laryngoscope, and Macintosh laryngoscope

BACKGROUND: The AirWay Scope (AWS) is a new fibreoptic intubation device, which allows visualization of the glottic structures without alignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and tracheal axes, and thus may be useful in patients with limited cervical spine (C-spine) movement. We fluoroscopically evaluated upper C-spine movement during intubation with the AWS or Macintosh or McCoy laryngoscope. METHODS: Forty-five patients, with normal C-spine, scheduled for elective surgery were randomly assigned to one of the three intubation devices. Movement of the upper C-spine was examined by measuring angles formed by adjacent vertebrae during intubation. Time to intubation was also recorded. RESULTS: Median cumulative upper C-spine movement was 22.3 degrees, 32.3 degrees, and 36.5 degrees with the AWS, Macintosh laryngoscope, and McCoy laryngoscope, respectively (P<0.001, AWS vs, Macintosh and McCoy). The AWS reduced maximum movement of the C-spine at C1/C2 in comparison with the Macintosh or McCoy laryngoscope (P=0.012), and at C3/C4 in comparison with the McCoy laryngoscope (P=0.019). Intubation time was significantly longer in the AWS group than in the Macintosh group (P=0.03). CONCLUSIONS: Compared with the Macintosh or McCoy laryngoscope, the AWS produced less movement of upper C-spine for intubation in patients with a normal C-spine.     

Tracheal intubation of morbidly obese patients: a randomized trial comparing performance of Macintosh and Airtraq laryngoscopes

BACKGROUND: The Airtraq laryngoscope is designed to allow visualization of the glottis without alignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes. We hypothesized that this new airway device would facilitate tracheal intubation of morbidly obese patients. We compared tracheal intubation performance of standard Macintosh laryngoscope with the Airtraq laryngoscope in morbidly obese patients. METHODS: One hundred and six consecutive ASA I-III morbidly obese patients undergoing surgery were randomized to intubation with the Macintosh laryngoscope or the Airtraq laryngoscope. Induction of anaesthesia was standardized. If tracheal intubation failed within 120 s with the Macintosh or Airtraq , laryngoscopes were switched. Success rate, SpO2, duration of tracheal intubation, and quality of airway management were evaluated and compared between the groups. RESULTS: Preoperative characteristics of the patients were similar in both groups. In the Airtraq group, tracheal intubation was successfully carried out in all patients within 120 s. In the Macintosh laryngoscope group, six patients required intubation with the Airtraq laryngoscope. The mean (SD) time taken for tracheal intubation was 24 (16) and 56 (23) s, respectively, with the Airtraq and Macintosh laryngoscopes, (P<0.001). SpO2 was better maintained in the Airtraq group than in the Macintosh laryngoscope group with one and nine patients, respectively, demonstrating drops of SpO2 to 92% or less (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: In this study, the Airtraq laryngoscope shortened the duration of tracheal intubation and prevented reductions in arterial oxygen saturation in morbidly obese patients.     

舒芬太尼抑制老年患者McGrath视频喉镜下气管插管反应的半数有效浓度

目的 测定舒芬太尼抑制老年患者McGrath视频喉镜气管插管反应的半数有效浓度(median effectiveconcentration,EC50).方法 选择全身麻醉下气管插管行外科手术的老年患者29例,年龄66岁～75岁.患者入室建立静脉通路后给予咪达唑仑0.02 mg/kg.诱导同时以效应室靶浓度(target effect-site concentration,Ce)靶控输注(target-controlled infusion,TCI)丙泊酚和舒芬太尼,丙泊酚的初始Ce为1.5 mg/L,2 min后调至2.5 mg/L;舒芬太尼的Ce浓度为0.3 μg/L.当镇静/警醒评分≤2时,给予罗库溴铵0.6 mg/kg.待舒芬太尼Ce与血浆浓度(plasma concentration,Cp)平衡后McGrath视频喉镜下气管插管.观察患者的气管插管反应,若插管反应呈阳性,按序贯法依次升高下一例舒芬太尼的Ce,若插管反应呈阴性,则降低下一例舒芬太尼的Ce,各相邻浓度间比例为1.2.结果 舒芬太尼TCI抑制老年患者McGrath视频喉镜下气管插管反应的EC50为0.194 μg/L,95％置信区间(confidence interval,cI)为0.174 μg/L～0.212 μg/L(P＜0.01).麻醉诱导过程中舒芬太尼的平均用量为(0.211±0.039) μg/kg(P＜0.01).结论 丙泊酚Ce为2.5 mg/L时,舒芬太尼抑制50％老年患者McGrath视频喉镜下气管插管反应的Ce为0.194 μg/L.     

Comparison of Bullard laryngoscope and short-handled Macintosh laryngoscope for orotracheal intubation in pediatric patients with simulated restriction of cervical spine movements

Aim: To compare time to intubation, time to optimal laryngoscopy, best laryngeal view, and success rate of intubation with pediatric Bullard laryngoscope and short‐handled Macintosh laryngoscope in children being intubated with neck stabilization. Background: Securing airway of a patient with restricted cervical spine movement has been a challenge faced by anaesthesiologists around the world. Macintosh laryngoscope with manual inline stabilization is most commonly used. Bullard laryngoscope is also useful in this situation as minimal neck movement occurs with its use. Methods: Forty patients, ASA I or II, aged 2–10 years, were enrolled in this prospective, controlled, and randomized study. Patients were randomly allocated to one of two groups: Group MB (first laryngoscopy using short‐handled Macintosh laryngoscope followed by pediatric Bullard laryngoscope) and Group BM (first laryngoscopy using pediatric Bullard laryngoscope followed by short‐handled Macintosh laryngoscope) with manual inline stabilization after induction of anesthesia and paralysis. Trachea was intubated orally using the second equipment. Results: Laryngeal view when obtained was always Grade 1 with Bullard laryngoscope (38/38) when compared to Macintosh laryngoscope [Grade 1 (10/40)]. The mean time to laryngoscopy (and intubation) was shorter with Macintosh laryngoscope [15.53 s (38.15 s)] than Bullard laryngoscope [35.21 s (75.71 s)], respectively. Success rate of intubation was higher with Macintosh laryngoscope (100%) when compared to Bullard laryngoscope (70%). Conclusions: Laryngoscopy and intubation is faster using a short‐handled Macintosh laryngoscope with a higher success rate compared to pediatric Bullard laryngoscope in pediatric patients when manual inline stabilization is applied.