Video laryngoscopy vs. direct laryngoscopy for nasotracheal intubation in oromaxillofacial surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nasotracheal intubation (NTI) is commonly performed in oromaxillofacial surgeries. We did this metanalysis to ascertain whether use of video laryngoscopy (VL) provided better NTI characteristics as compared to direct laryngoscopy (DL) in patients undergoing oromaxillofacial surgeries.

Methods

We performed a systematic search to identify randomized controlled trials comparing VL with DL for NTI in adults undergoing elective oromaxillofacial surgery. The primary outcome was time to intubation. Secondary outcomes included the first attempt success, overall success, incidence of nasal bleeding, Cormack and Lehane grade, and maneuvers required.

Results

Of the 456 studies identified following a systematic search, 10 were included. Meta-analysis showed a significa

SUBMITTER: Gupta N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8497912 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature