In this way, training in difficult intubation management can be done daily without loss of experience in direct laryngoscopy. Discussion Looking at a video-display in critical circumstances is much more comfortable than looking in to a viewfinder of an endoscopic device, because the operator remains in the usual intubation position and can easely change the view from the oropharynx to the monitor and vice versa. This facilitates endoscopic procedures, aids manual dexterity and enables nearly simultaneous observation of the video-display, patient and monitor. Furthermore, it provides a display for multiple viewers for teaching and increased coordination of intubation manoeuvers or allows video-taping for subsequent review or documentation of the intubation procedure. VAAM provides a new generation of routine intubation monitoring and is an excellent tool for demonstration, teaching, supervising and documentation of the conventional intubation procedure without interfering with the intubation procedure.
Most anaesthetist are familiar with conventional laryngoscopy and steering an intubation stylet.
Clinical studies are required to confirm the value and to compare simplicity and efficacy of these new intubation techniques.