Comparison of McGrath Videolaryngoscope versus Macintosh Laryngoscope in Tracheal Intubation: An Updated Systematic Review

(1) Background: In the last few years, many randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have compared direct Macintosh laryngoscopy with McGrath videolaryngoscopy in order to assess potential benefits of latter; results were sometimes controversial. (2) Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature search identify our articles according inclusion and exclusion criteria: be included, each study had prospective trial or comparison between videolaryngoscope laryngoscope an adult population. did not include manikin studies involving double-lumen tubes. (3) Results: 10 met criteria necessary. total, 655 patients intubated 629 Macintosh. 1268 1284 successfully intubated, showing equivalent for two devices: 648 620 laryngoscope. No differences noted terms hemodynamic changes incidence adverse events. (4) Conclusions: can assert that laryngoscope, even if tracheal intubation results, supplement other.