Comparison of forces applied to oropharyngeal tissues with different blades during laryngoscopy in a standard pediatric endotracheal intubation model

Videolaryngoscopy improved glottic view even in the same manikin as compared to direct laryngoscopy. Significantly lower forces were measured with the C-MAC-D-blade as compared to the other blades. Further studies on real patients are required to determine what amount of force exerted on the oropharyngeal tissue is clinically meaningful and thus avoid complications.