Pediatric laryngoscope blade size selection using ... | 合法醫療器材資訊網

由LBMellick著作·2006·被引用8次—Thedistancefromtheupperincisorteethtotheangleofthejawseemstobeanexcellentclinicallandmarkforlaryngoscopebladelengthselectionfor ...

Objectives: The study evaluates whether facial landmarks can be used to estimate an appropriate laryngoscope blade length for oral endotracheal intubation in children. We tested the hypothesis that the laryngoscope blade measuring 10 mm or less distal or proximal to the angle of the mandible (when the flat portion of the blade follows the facial contour from the upper incisor teeth to the angle of the mandible) will demonstrate greater success and ease of oral tracheal intubation.

Methods: We performed an observational study that prospectively evaluated a convenience sample of children 8 years old or younger and who were undergoing direct laryngoscopy for oral endotracheal intubation in the operating room, outpatient surgery center, emergency department, or pediatric intensive care unit of a tertiary referral medical center. Ease and success of oral tracheal intubation were compared with distance me...