Pediatric Intubation During Resuscitation

A Comparison of Endotracheal Intubation Using the Shikani Optical Stylet or the Endoeye Flexible Intubation During Pediatric Resuscitation

The aim of the study was to compare time and success rates of four intubation devices in a cardiopulmonary scenario with and without chest compressions with a standardized pediatric manikin model.

Emergency airway management during resuscitation is a critical skill in emergency medicine. According to the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) guidelines for resuscitation 2010 , endotracheal intubation (ETI) is considered the gold standard during resuscitation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• give voluntary consent to participate in the study
• minimum 1 year of work experience in emergency medicine
• experienced emergency medical personnel (paramedics, nurses, physicians)

Exclusion Criteria:

• not meet the above criteria
• wrist or low back diseases