Comparison of ease of tracheal intubation using intubating video-stylet with c-mac video laryngoscope: a one year randomised clinical trial

Abstract

Background: Endotracheal intubation is gold standard to secure an airway and it can be achieved with the aid of conventional Macintosh laryngoscope, videolaryngoscope and fibre-optic devices. The Video-stylet, with a distinct advantage of reduced hemodynamic stressor response, not requiring oro-laryngeal alignment and real-time indirect visualization of the glottis is a novice device for intubation. Evaluation of its efficacy would further enhance its incorporation in regular anaesthesia practice. Objective: Our objective is comparing the ease with which tracheal intubation can be performed using intubating video stylet with C-MAC videolaryngoscope using the Intubation Difficulty Score, and to measure the time taken to successfully intubate trachea, stress response and incidence of complications.