Video laryngoscope versus Macintosh laryngoscope for tracheal intubation in anticipated difficult airways (Mallampati III–IV): a prospective randomized controlled trial

Authors

  • Dr.Suba.L, Dr.C.Santhiya, Dr. S.Kamalaudeen, Dr.K. Cheran, Dr.Srivasan.S.K

Keywords:

Videolaryngoscope; Macintosh laryngoscope;Difficult airway;Endotracheal intubation; Airway management; Anaesthesia.

Abstract

Background: Airway management is acrucial aspect of anaesthetic practice, and failed tracheal intubation can result inserious complications such as hypoxemia,aspiration, and cardiovascular instability.The Macintosh laryngoscope

References

1. Cook TM, Woodall N, Harper J, Benger J; Fourth National Audit Project. Major complications of airway management in the UK: results of the Fourth National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Difficult Airway Society. Part 2: intensive care and emergency departments. Br J Anaesth. 2011;106(5):632-42. doi:10.1093/bja/aer059.

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Published

2026-07-16

How to Cite

Dr.Suba.L, Dr.C.Santhiya, Dr. S.Kamalaudeen, Dr.K. Cheran, Dr.Srivasan.S.K. (2026). Video laryngoscope versus Macintosh laryngoscope for tracheal intubation in anticipated difficult airways (Mallampati III–IV): a prospective randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(2), 763–778. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/2373

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Research Article