Effectiveness of Video System in Improving Learning of Tracheal Intubation Using Standard Laryngoscopy Among Novices

Students:

Inclusion criteria for the medical student:

• Medical student or intern rotating through the anesthesiology department

Exclusion criteria for the medical student:

• Previous attempts of laryngoscopy in humans
• Subject who refuses participation

Patients:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 -75 years of age
• ASA PS I, II
• Procedure that will require General anesthesia with tracheal intubation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age < 18 years old or greater than 75 years of age
• Patient or student who refuses participation
• ASA Physical status class III or greater
• History of lung disease
• History of obstructive sleep apnea
• History of difficult intubation
• Evidence of possible difficult airway (Mallampati Class >2, TMH distance <6 cm, mouth opening <4 cm and limited neck mobility)
• Unanticipated difficult laryngoscopy (defined by inability of the attending anesthesiology to intubate after 2 attempts)
• Patients at risk for aspiration
• Patients with BMI greater than 35
• Pregnant patients