Anaesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A paramedic study comparing the use of the Airtraq, Airway Scope and Macintosh laryngoscopes in simulated prehospital airway scenarios.
In a randomised, cross-over study, we compared the use of the Airtraq , Airway Scope and Macintosh laryngoscopes by paramedics for tracheal intubation in three simulated prehospital scenarios. Fifty-four paramedics were invited to take part. ⋯ When used for a standard intubation and in the sitting position, we found minimal differences among the three laryngoscopes. We conclude that the Airway Scope and Airtraq have significant advantages over the Macintosh laryngoscope and that of the two, the Airway Scope is the more effective device to use in the prehospital environment.
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Letter Case Reports
Fibrinogen concentrate use during major obstetric haemorrhage.