Anesthesia and analgesia
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Apr 2023
Pro-Con Debate: Videolaryngoscopy Should Be Standard of Care for Tracheal Intubation.
In this Pro-Con commentary article, we discuss whether videolaryngoscopy (VL) should be the standard of care for tracheal intubation. Dr Aziz makes the case that VL should be the standard of care, while Dr Berkow follows with a challenge of that assertion. In this debate, we explore not only the various benefits of VL, but also its limitations. ⋯ While cost is a barrier to broad implementation of VL, those costs are normalizing. However, it may still be challenging for institutions to secure purchase of VL for every intubating location, as well as back-up airway devices. As airway management care increasingly transitions from DL to VL, providers should be aware of the benefits and risks to this practice change.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Apr 2023
Editorial CommentSleep and Fatigue: And Miles to Go Before We Sleep.