McGRATH MAC video laryngoscope assistance during transesophageal echocardiography may reduce the risk of complications: a manikin study

Abstract Background Although transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is considered a relatively safe diagnostic monitoring method, blind probe insertion is associated with pharyngeal trauma. Through visual observation of the esophageal inlet with the McGRATH video laryngoscope, it may be possible to...

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Main Authors: Taisuke Kumamoto, Koichiro Tashima, Chieko Hiraoka, Yoshihiro Ikuta, Tatsuo Yamamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-020-01231-3