Comparison of Airtraq Versus MacIntosh Intubation Via Nasal Approach

Comparison of Airtraq vs. MacIntosh Intubation Via Nasal Approach

Time, success rate, and number of optimising maneuvers for tracheal intubation via the nasal approach are not different when Aitraq technique is used compared to a standard MacIntosh blade.

One hundred adult patients with an expected easy intubation and 100 patients with an expected difficult intubation are enrolled. Intubations are performed by two experienced fully boarded anesthesiologists. The design of the study is prospective and randomised.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Scheduled for nasal intubation
• Adult

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age under 18 years