Aaron E. Bair

Use of the McGrath Video Laryngoscope by Inexperienced Intubators

Video laryngoscopes have been promoted as having advantages over conventional laryngoscopes, particularly for unanticipated difficult intubations. In a

Predictors of Nontherapeutic Anticoagulation with Unfractionated Heparin

Unfractionated heparin (UFH) is commonly used in patients with acute coronary syndromes because of its short half-life and reversibility.

Airway Scope vs. GlideScope

The Pentax Airway Scope (AWS) and the GlideScope are high-resolution video laryngoscopes with a fundamental difference: The AWS has an integrated

Airway Scope vs. GlideScope in Patients with Normal Anatomy

The Pentax Airway Scope (AWS) and GlideScope video laryngoscopes have different blade shapes and systems for tube management. A recent study that

Success of the LMA CTrach with C-Spine Immobilization

The LMA CTrach is an intubating form of the Laryngeal Mask Airway that has an integrated fiber-optic channel and a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen.

Optimizing Intubation Success with the Airtraq Laryngoscope

The Airtraq optical laryngoscope is a single-use device with a channel for advancing an endotracheal tube. This device, like other non–line-of-sight

A Resuscitation Protocol That Minimizes Hands-Off Time Improves Survival

Recent research suggests that minimizing interruptions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation improves coronary perfusion pressure and increases the likelihood of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). The Kansas City, Missouri, emergency medical services system changed its cardiac arrest protocol to emphasize early chest compressions and de-emphasize airway management for resuscitation of adult patients with primary cardiac arrest (ventricular fibrillation [VF] or pulseless ventricular tachycardia). Changes …

Manual C-Spine Stabilization and Difficult Intubation

Previous studies of the effect of manual in-line stabilization of the cervical spine on direct laryngoscopy have relied on surrogate markers of intubation difficulty, such as laryngoscopic grade of view and requisite lifting force (JW Emerg Med Feb 13 2009 and JW Emerg Med Mar 14 2008). In the current study, investigators measured actual intubation success at a …

Chest Compression Fraction and Survival from Cardiac Arrest

Previous studies have shown that chest compression is performed only about 50% of the applicable time during prehospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Sex Differences Persist in Treatment for AMI

Have recent efforts to improve care for acute myocardial infarction lessened sex disparities in treatment? To answer this question, researchers