To compare the pediatric TruView EVO2 and Airtraq laryngoscope in children < 5 years with normal airway.

Aditya Kumar; Vasudha Tomar

Volume : VIII, Issue : XII, December - 2019

To compare the pediatric TruView EVO2 and Airtraq laryngoscope in children < 5 years with normal airway.

Aditya Kumar, Vasudha Tomar

Abstract :

Introduction To compare the pediatric TruView EVO2 and Airtraq laryngoscope in children < 5 years with normal airway. Methods Prospective, randomised, controlled study with 60 children scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia divided into two groups: intubation using TV and Airtraq. Time to intubate, first attempt success rate (FASR), percentage of glottic opening, ease of intubation score and complications were recorded. Results Time to intubate was 27.54sec in TV and 21.50 sec in AT (P<0.0001). FASR was 80% in the TV and 100% in the AT. The percentage of glottis opening score was 90% in TV and AT group. Ease of Intubation was more with AT group. Conclusion AT is better than TV for intubating children as it takes lesser time for intubation, has higher first attempt success rate and greater ease of intubation.