A systematic review of meta-analyses comparing direct laryngoscopy with videolaryngoscopy.

Purpose: In the preceding 20 years, many randomized-controlled trials and meta-analyses have compared direct Macintosh laryngoscopy with videolaryngoscopy. The videolaryngoscope blades have included both traditional Macintosh blades and hyperangulated blades. Macintosh and hyperangulated blades differ in their geometry and technique for tracheal intubation; certain patient populations may benefit from one blade type over another.

Characteristics and outcomes of patients receiving a medical emergency team review for respiratory distress or hypotension.

Purpose: To describe the characteristics and outcomes of patients receiving a medical emergency team (MET) review for the MET syndromes of respiratory distress or hypotension and to assess the effect of delayed MET activation on their outcomes.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 2 cohorts of 100 patients for each of the MET syndromes of respiratory distress and hypotension. We collected information on patient demographics, comorbidities, presence of sepsis, and patient outcome.

Characteristics and outcomes of patients receiving a medical emergency team review for acute change in conscious state or arrhythmias.

Objective: To describe the characteristics and outcomes of patients receiving a medical emergency team (MET) review for the MET syndromes of acute change in conscious state or arrhythmia and to assess the effect of delayed MET activation on their outcomes.

Design: Retrospective analysis of medical records.

Setting: University teaching hospital.