Early experience in use of videolaryngoscopy by a neonatal pre-hospital and retrieval service.

Objective: To describe initial experience with use of the Glidescope Go videolaryngoscope by an Australian neonatal pre-hospital and retrieval service.

Methods: We conducted a 31-month retrospective review of an airway registry for neonates intubated by MedSTAR Kids clinicians.

Results: Twenty-two patients were intubated using the Glidescope Go, compared with 50 using direct laryngoscopy.

Adrenaline with lidocaine for digital nerve blocks.

Background: Surgery on fingers is a common procedure in emergency and day care surgery. Adrenaline combined with lidocaine can prolong digital nerve block and provide a bloodless operating field. Extended postoperative pain relief can reduce the need for analgesics and can facilitate hand rehabilitation.