Hemodynamic Responses to Tracheal Intubation with Laryngoscope Versus Lightwand Intubating Device (Trachlight®) in Adults with Normal Airway

Abstract

The magnitude of hemodynamic changes associated with tracheal intubation with the Trachlight is almost the same as that which occurs with the direct laryngoscope. Hemodynamic changes are likely to occur because of direct tracheal irritation rather than direct stimulation of the larynx.