Intubation using the Miller and Airtraq™ laryngoscopes: A paediatric manikin study

Intubation using the Miller and Airtraq™ laryngoscopes: A paediatric manikin study

Introduction: To see if the Airtraq™ paediatric laryngoscope is easier and faster for paramedic students to use than the traditional Miller (straight blade) laryngoscope. Methods: A randomised cross-over study involving 72 paramedic students. Each student intubated a Laerdal ALS baby™ manikin (Laerd...

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Main Authors: N. Castle, P. Gangaram, J.L. Tong, N.H. Spencer, B. Pillay, Y. Pillay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-03-01
Series:African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Intubation
Emergency medical services
Manikins
Infant
Child
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X11000048

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