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ArticleIndian journal of anaesthesia2026

Comparison of tracheal intubation using videolaryngoscopy versus videolaryngoscope-assisted flexible tracheoscopy in patients with simulated manual in-line stabilisation - A randomised controlled trial.

Vijayanthi Vijayan, Stalin Vinayagam, Adethen Gunasekaran, Saahithya Vijayan, Anitha Ramkumar, Gunaseelan Rajendran

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Vijayanthi VijayanDepartment of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1312-8815
Stalin VinayagamDepartment of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7177-2962
Adethen GunasekaranDepartment of Neuroanaesthesiology, Vinayaka Missions Superspeciality Hospital, Puducherry, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6341-6386
Saahithya VijayanDepartment of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7400-8350
Anitha RamkumarDepartment of Emergency Medicine and Trauma, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2177-5329
Gunaseelan RajendranDepartment of Emergency Medicine and Trauma, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1280-209X

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Abstract

Background and Aims: Airway management in cervical spine injury is challenging, and combining videolaryngoscopy with a flexible tracheoscope could enhance glottic visualisation, addressing the limitations when used alone. This prospective, open-label, randomised trial compared videolaryngoscopy-assisted flexible tracheoscopy (VLF) with videolaryngoscopy using a rigid stylet (VLS) for orotracheal intubation under simulated manual in-line stabilisation (MILS). Methods: A total of 158 American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status class I-III patients, aged 18-60 years, scheduled for elective surgery under general anaesthesia were enroled; 157 were analysed (VLF, Results: The median (interquartile range) intubation time was significantly shorter with VLF [66 (57-78) s] compared to VLS [80 (70-95) s], with a median difference of 14 s (95% confidence interval: 8,18; Conclusion: VLF provided faster and more reliable intubation than VLS during MILS, without increase in complications. This technique may be a valuable option for airway management when cervical spine movement must be minimised.

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Airway managementbronchoscopescervical vertebraeintubationlaryngoscopes

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