GlideScope

catcolalex · Jun 14, 2005

one of the clinical sites I have been to had a couple of them, they are nice. there is a different technique to use them such as going midline, and not going in as deep as you would think and also rocking back with your wrist which is a big no no with a regular blade, they are fun to use.

jwk · Jun 14, 2005

We have several and I've used it a bunch of times.

No, you do NOT rock back with your wrist. The biggest thing I've found is that the blade itself is thicker because of the optics, and sometimes it's a problem getting the blade in the mouth. Once you're past the tongue, the view is fabulous. Molding the ETT with a stylet to the general shape and curve of the scope will help a lot too.

gaspassah · Jun 14, 2005

i used it several times and thought it was pretty cool, not real practical for every patient use tho. just my opinion. i too was told not to push hard for risk of damaging the optic blade, but to gently rock back, it's all plastic and is less risk or dental damage.

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catcolalex · Jun 15, 2005

the "rock back with your wrist" was not my idea but the product reps' direction in his inservice.

jwk · Jun 15, 2005

the "rock back with your wrist" was not my idea but the product reps' direction in his inservice.

I guess as you're not rocking on the teeth it won't be a problem.

miloisstinky · Jun 15, 2005

I used it on a uncleared cervical fx, nice alternative to the "futzy" fiberoptic. i liked it, but have only used it twice.

zrmorgan · Jun 30, 2005

How many of you SRNAs and CRNAs have a GlideScope at your facility? And if you have one, how often have you used it?

We have a couple at the ORHS here in Orlando. Have an attending here who loves to use it when there is an airway in doubt. He likes to put a fiber through the ett, and use it as a directable stylet under GlideScope visualization.

I like the smart bomb cam effect you get on the cords on the little screen.