Airtraq

Friday August 18, 2006
AIRTRAQ !

We try to keep intensivists abreast with new technologies. Orotracheal intubation is one of the most essential but could be the most frustrating procedure in ICU.

Airtraq is an intubation device which provides a magnified angular view of the larynx and adjacent structures. No hyperextension of the neck is required (good with spine surgery) and actually you can do intubation in any position. It prevents dental trauma and avoid multiple intubation attempts with quick learning curve. It is a great tool for very obese patient or presumed difficult intubation.

Airtraq has two separate channels:

The optical channel: contains a high definition optical system.
The guiding channel: holds the endotracheal tube (ETT) and guides it through the vocal cords.

It can be used with any standard endotracheal tube.

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