Success of Pediatric Anesthesiologists in Learning to Use Videolaryngoscopes

Anesthesiologists Learning to Use Videolaryngoscopes in Children

There are two new instruments on the market that anesthesiologists use when putting a breathing tube into the lungs of patients. The purpose of this study is to see how easily anesthesiologists can learn to use them in children.

Each anesthesiologist performed 20 timed baseline intubations. They were then randomized to perform 20 timed intubations with one of the two new videolaryngoscopes followed by 20 with the other new videolaryngoscope. The goal was to see how quickly they could become proficient.

Inclusion Criteria for Children Population:

- Children requiring intubation for elective or non-elective surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with raised intracranial pressure
• Children with potential cervical spine injuries
• Children at risk for regurgitation because of a full stomach
• Children who were anticipated to have a difficult airway based on their physical appearance or previous experience were excluded.

Inclusion Criteria for Anesthesiologist Population:

*Anesthesiologists who care for children at Stollery Children's Hospital

Exclusion Criteria for Anesthesiologist Population:

*None