Cheap and easy use of a video laryngoscope as a guide for endotracheal intubation in dogs

Abstract

This study was conducted on 20 dogs divided into two equal group (n = 10). The first group, in which a semi-flexible video laryngoscope (VLS) fitted with endotracheal tube was introduced and placed into the trachea of the experimental dogs. In the second group, dogs were intubated through soft and flexible video laryngoscope (VLS) fitted with the endotracheal tube. Number and time of the first attempt for introduction of ET were recorded. The number of attempts was significantly (P < 0.05) lower and intubation time was significantly (P < 0.05) longer in semi-flexible VLS when compared to soft and flexible video laryngoscope. No complications (death, oesophageal intubation or dental injury) were recorded during the course of the study.