Comparing the effectiveness and safety of videolaryngoscopy and direct laryngoscopy for endotracheal intubation in the paediatric emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Endotracheal intubation is an uncommon procedure for children in the emergency department but can be technically difficult and cause significant adverse effects. Videolaryngoscopy (VL) offers improved first-pass success rates over direct laryngoscopy (DL) for both adults and children undergoing elective surgery. This systematic review was designed to evaluate current evidence regarding how the effectiveness and safety of VL compares to DL for intubation of children in emergency departments.