DEVICE
Video versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults
Patient / Population Intervention / Exposure Comparison Outcome
In 1,417 critically ill adults in EDs and ICUs, video laryngoscopy improved first-pass intubation success versus direct laryngoscopy.
N
1,417
Design
Multicentre RCT, US EDs/ICUs; stopped early for efficacy
Endpoint
First-pass intubation success
Relevance
2
Result85.1% vs 70.8% (Δ 14.3 pp; 95% CI 9.9–18.7; p<0.001). Severe complications equivalent.
Prekker ME, et al. N Engl J Med. 2023;389(5):418-429. 10.1056/NEJMoa2301601
Discussion & critique
Cemented video laryngoscopy as the default for critically ill adults.