Video laryngoscopy in paediatric anaesthesia in South Africa
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This article provides a summary of the types of video laryngoscopes available in South Africa, and highlights some interesting paediatric cases in which video laryngoscopes were used at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Pretoria. Peer reviewed. (Submitted: 2011-01-18. Accepted: 2011-06-20.) © SASA South Afr J Anaesth Analg 2011;17(6):363-368 Review Article: Video laryngoscopy in paediatric anaesthesia in South Africa Review Article: Video laryngoscopy in paediatric anaesthesia in South Africa 364 2011;17(6) South Afr J Anaesth Analg laryngeal manipulation may be necessary to improve the laryngeal view. Viewing the monitor while advancing the VL and inserting the ETT through the glottis opening demands fine hand-eye coordination, a skill that requires practice to polish. Types of video laryngoscopes
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