Comparison of Two Laryngoscopes: Single-use Device Laryngobloc ® (SU) Versus Reusable Handle With Disposable Metal Blade (R)

Comparison of Two Laryngoscopes: Single-use Device Laryngobloc ® (SU) Versus Reusable Handle With Disposable Metal Blade (R) : Quality of Laryngoscopy and Bacterial Contamination of the Handle

Reduce the risk of nosocomial transmission of germs related to the reusability of the laryngoscope handle. The alternative is to replace it with a disposable device, provided that it is as effective as the reference strategy at a reasonable cost.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men or women over 18 years·
• Hospitalized for elective surgery and targeted for orotracheal intubation under direct laryngoscopy under general anesthesia with neuromuscular blockade resolved·
• Subject has signed informed consent·
• Suject affiliated to a social protection·
• Subject informed of the results of medical examination

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contraindication to general anesthesia or one of its components·
• General anesthesia without a competitive muscle relaxant·
• Patient with criteria for difficult intubation·
• Patient targeted for special care of the airway (fiberoptic or vidéolaryngoscopy), whatever the indication as Mallampati class 4·
• Subject in class 4 Mallampati·
• Acts performed in the emergency setting·
• Pregnancy and obstetric procedures·
• Breastfeeding·
• Difficulty in communication with the patient (including obtaining informed consent, evaluation of pain in the recovery Room ·
• Subject in exclusion period (determined by a previous study or a study in progress)