[GlideScope Cobalt: assessment of performance in 50 children].

Background: GlideScope Cobalt video laryngoscope is a new type of GlideScope series. A reusable camera baton is inserted into a disposable plastic curved blade. The blade has 5 choices of size and can be used from infants to adults.

[A case of extensive pulmonary atelectasis after intubation in a patient undergoing elective tympanoplasty].

A 33-year-old male, without significant medical history, underwent elective tympanoplasty. It was difficult to manage his airway because of overbites, small jaw, and short neck. After intubation, his left chest revealed obvious abnormality in sound and movement, and showed free air in the mediastinum on X ray.

[The KINGVISION: clinical assessment of performance in 50 patients].

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the suitability of the KINGVISION videolaryngoscope for tracheal intubation.

Methods: Endotracheal intubation was performed using the KINGVISION in 50 patients undergoing general anesthesia. We compared the percentage of glottic opening score between Coopdech Videolaryngoscope Portable VLP100 and the KINGVISION with staff anesthesiologist and novice personnel.