Use of McGrath MAC Videolaryngoscope to Assist Transesophageal Echocardiography Probe Insertion in Intubated Patients

Ozturk N. K., Kavakli A. S.

JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR ANESTHESIA, vol.31, no.1, pp.191-196, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1053/j.jvca.2016.03.150
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR ANESTHESIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.191-196
  • Keywords: transesophageal echocardiography, videolaryngoscope, success rate, pharyngeal injury, TRACHEAL INTUBATION, LARYNGOSCOPE, COMPLICATIONS, MANAGEMENT, MACINTOSH, INJURY
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) probe insertion with the conventional blind insertion technique may be difficult in anesthetized and intubated patients. The use of a videolaryngoscope may facilitate the insertion of the TEE probe. The aim of this study was to compare the conventional technique with the use of the McGrath MAC videolaryngoscope for TEE probe insertion in terms of success rate, duration of insertion, and complications in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery.