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We studied the success rates for tracheal intubation in 32 healthy, anaesthetised patients during simulated grade IIIa laryngoscopy, randomised to either the multiple-use or the single-use bougie. Success rates (primary end-point) and times taken (secondary end-point) to achieve tracheal intubation were recorded. The multiple-use bougie was more successful than the single-use one (15/16 successful intubations vs. 9/16; p = 0.03). With either device, median [range] total tracheal intubation times for successful attempts were < 54 [24-84] s and there were no clinically important differences between these times. We conclude that the multiple-use bougie is a more reliable aid to tracheal intubation than the single-use introducer in grade IIIa laryngoscopy.

Type

Journal article

Journal

Anaesthesia

Publication Date

09/2003

Volume

58

Pages

852 - 855

Keywords

Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Anesthesia, General, Disposable Equipment, Equipment Reuse, Female, Humans, Intubation, Intratracheal, Laryngoscopy, Male, Middle Aged, Time Factors