NextGen Learning To Elevate Your Airway Practice
Overview
Today, there are more choices than ever when picking a device to perform laryngoscopy, which has led to much heated debate. In this space, we give you an unbiased review so that you can learn more about each device’s benefits and limitations. Then, you can choose the right one for you and, more importantly, for your patient.
From DL to VL to HAVL
Direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopy have many similarities and distinct differences. One big difference is that DL requires a direct line of sight to the trachea, whereas VL can look around curves to get a view. You can see more of this in our airway anatomy space.
Controversy
You may encounter a heated online debate on the relevance of DL in the age of VL. We won’t go into it here, but it is essential to underscore a critical fact. In the hands of an experienced clinician, the direct laryngoscope is a safe and effective intubation device that may chosen for many reasons.
Curated MedEd
A detailed explanation
Reuben Strayer, MD @emupdates, created this wonderful video about the DL/VL difference. Please take 9 minutes and 34 seconds to watch it (it’s worth it), and then add Reuben to your social learning network for more great learning. 👍
Twitter thread
This one goes back to PAC20. Take a moment to follow the thread and get the key differences between DL and VL.
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