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Conventional vs Video-Assisted Laryngoscopy for Perioperative Endotracheal Intubations: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
JAMA network open·August 3, 2026·PMID 42545700
Why it mattersFirst-pass intubation success is a key safety metric in anesthesia. These findings provide robust evidence that video laryngoscopy, particularly with hyperangulated blades, reduces failed first attempts and associated complications, supporting its routine use in the operating room.
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