Scand J Trauma Resus
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Nov 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA comparison of conventional tube and EndoFlex tube for tracheal intubation in patients with a cervical spine immobilisation.
The EndoFlex is a new type of tracheal tube with an adjustable distal tip that can be bent without the use of a stylet. The aim of this study was to compare a standard endotracheal tube with the EndoFlex tracheal tube for intubation in patients with simulated cervical spine injury. ⋯ In conclusion we asses, that the EndoFlex tube does not improve intubation success rate, in fact it requires more maneuvers facilitating intubation and was found to be more difficult to use.