Mustahsin M, Singh H. Novel flangeless video laryngoscope for limited mouth opening. World J Crit Care Med 2025; 14(1): 98938 [DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v14.i1.98938]
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Mohd Mustahsin, MD, Associate Professor & Head, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Era University, FFF-2, Doctor’s Residence, Hardoi Road, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India. mustahsin.malik@gmail.com
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World J Crit Care Med. Mar 9, 2025; 14(1): 98938 Published online Mar 9, 2025. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v14.i1.98938
Novel flangeless video laryngoscope for limited mouth opening
Mohd Mustahsin, Harshita Singh
Mohd Mustahsin, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Era University, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India
Harshita Singh, Department of Anaesthesiology, Era University, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India
Author contributions: Mustahsin M designed the instrument and study, analyzed the data, and wrote and revised the paper; Singh H collected the patient’s data and performed the statistical analysis.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Mohd Mustahsin, MD, Associate Professor & Head, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Era University, FFF-2, Doctor’s Residence, Hardoi Road, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India. mustahsin.malik@gmail.com
Received: July 9, 2024 Revised: November 4, 2024 Accepted: November 22, 2024 Published online: March 9, 2025 Processing time: 154 Days and 21.6 Hours
Abstract
Airway management plays a crucial role in providing adequate oxygenation and ventilation to patients during various medical procedures and emergencies. When patients have a limited mouth opening due to factors such as trauma, inflammation, or anatomical abnormalities airway management becomes challenging. A commonly utilized method to overcome this challenge is the use of video laryngoscopy (VL), which employs a specialized device equipped with a camera and a light source to allow a clear view of the larynx and vocal cords. VL overcomes the limitations of direct laryngoscopy in patients with limited mouth opening, enabling better visualization and successful intubation. Various types of VL blades are available. We devised a novel flangeless video laryngoscope for use in patients with a limited mouth opening and then tested it on a manikin.
Core Tip: Airway management in patients with a limited mouth opening is difficult with the currently available video laryngoscopes. We devised an affordable flangeless video laryngoscope and successfully tested it on a manikin.
