The use of video laryngoscopy during air medical transport: a manikin study.

Introduction: This study simulated intubation with direct laryngoscopy and with a GlideScope Ranger video laryngoscope using a standard Laerdal airway manikin in a medical helicopter under various conditions. We hypothesized that the intubation times would be greater using direct laryngoscopy compared with the GlideScope under all conditions.

Methods: Twenty crew members of a single helicopter emergency medical service participated in the study.