STorz Against Glidescope Effectiveness

Comparative Effectiveness of the C-MAC D-blade to Glidescope Videolaryngoscope in the Predicted Difficult Airway

This study evaluates success rates of tracheal intubation (passing a breathing tube)for patients who may be more challenging to intubate while utilizing one of two devices that facilitate placement of the tube with video technology.

Inclusion Criteria:

• adult 18 years of age
• Mallampati classification scale score of 3 or 4
• Neck circumference greater than 40cm for males, 38 cm for females
• mouth opening less than 3cm, but greater than 2cm

Exclusion Criteria:

• children
• prisoners
• history of easy intubation (success on first attempt with direct laryngoscopy)
• known unstable cervical spine injury
• emergency surgery
• nasal intubation route
• planned awake technique