A Comparison of the Infant Truview EVO2 Video Laryngoscope and the Macintosh Laryngoscope in Pediatric Patients

A Comparison of the Infant Truview EVO2 Video Laryngoscope and the Macintosh Laryngoscope in Pediatric Patients

This study is intended to examine the effectiveness of a new type of laryngoscope, the Truview EVO2, in an infant patient population. They device will be tested against the current clinical standard, the Macintosh laryngoscope, in patients undergoing surgery at our hospital in terms of ease of use, view obtained of the vocal cords, and ability to place an endotracheal tube.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age less than one year
2. Requiring general anesthesia and orotracheal intubation
3. Weight less than 10 kg
4. ASA class 1-3

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Documented difficult airway
2. Facial deformities