Video Laryngoscopy is Associated With Increased First Pass Success and Decreased Rate of Esophageal Intubations During Urgent Endotracheal Intubation in a Medical Intensive Care Unit When Compared to Direct Laryngoscopy

Abstract

The use of the VL for UEI performed by PCCM fellows is associated with a reduction in the rate of esophageal intubation and difficult endotracheal intubation when compared to the use of the DL.