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A comparison of the use of Trachlight® and Eschmann multiple-use introducer in simulated difficult intubation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 August 2006

K. Harvey ,
R. Davies ,
A. Evans ,
I. P. Latto  and
J. E. Hall
K. Harvey
Affiliation:
University Hospital of Wales and Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
R. Davies
Affiliation:
University Hospital of Wales and Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
A. Evans
Affiliation:
University Hospital of Wales and Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
I. P. Latto
Affiliation:
University Hospital of Wales and Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
J. E. Hall
Affiliation:
University Hospital of Wales and Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Summary

Background and objective: The Eschmann multiple-use introducer is widely used in the management of difficult intubations. Transillumination of the neck is less commonly used. We conducted a randomized crossover study comparing the Trachlight® lightwand and Eschmann multiple-use introducer in simulated difficult intubation. Methods: Sixty-four healthy patients were studied using a standard anaesthetic and full muscle relaxation assessed by train of four. A Macintosh laryngoscope was then inserted and then lowered to simulate a Grade 3 view. Tracheal placement was attempted with both Trachlight® lightwand and Eschmann multiple-use introducer in a randomized order. Anaesthetists placing the devices had extensive experience with the Eschmann multiple-use introducer, but only 15 previous uses of the Trachlight®. Success rates and time for tracheal placement were recorded. Results: The Eschmann multiple-use introducer and Trachlight® were successfully placed in 96.8% and 93.7%, respectively (n.s.). Mean (SD) time to intubation for Eschmann multiple-use introducer and Trachlight® were 15(6) and *21(13), respectively (*P < 0.001). Conclusion: The Trachlight® is a potentially useful alternative to the Eschmann multiple-use introducer in difficult intubation.

Keywords

INTUBATION INTRATRACHEAL, difficult intubationRESPIRATION ARTIFICIALCATHETERIZATION PERIPHERAL, bronchial
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European Journal of Anaesthesiology , Volume 24 , Issue 1 , January 2007 , pp. 76 - 81
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© 2006 European Society of Anaesthesiology

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