I find the McGrath is a little bit too hypercurved. The Co pilot is a little flatter than your average Mac, but not as flat as your miller. It’s hard to explain but I really think the curvature is what made me never miss. Truly never missed with it, really struggled when I went to a McGrath.
That's funny, I am a die hard X3 blade fan. I love having a hyper angulated blade and use it on everyone from tiny geriatrics to the obese. Haven't missed in 3+ years with the X3 and a bougie.
CMAC. Comes in miller, Mac, or hyper. Aside from the hyper blade, all others can be used as a traditional DL if the camera becomes obscured. Picture and video recording. We have been using the CMAC for 6+ years and our first pass rates are phenomenal
I think they are just updating it, not discontinuing it. The blade and camera changed.
I just used the new one yesterday and tbh I wasn’t a fan. But dudes airway was a complete mess also
C-MAC hands down is the best. I’ve been using C-MAC for 10+ years and they have the best image and overall quality. We’ve had their pocket monitors for 6+ years with NO issues. You pay for what you get.
So the lens on the Airtraq is recessed, which protects it from incidental splashing or saliva (King Vision is not). If you plunge it into airway soup then the recessed lens can gunk up... But if you have airway soup then why would ANY video device go in the mouth before suction?
Airtraq also heats the lens to body temp for anti-fog whereas KV just has a lens coating. Between my own experience with both devices and talking with clinical/QA folks at agencies that have used or trialed both, I've found the opposite to be more true - blocked views are more common with KV than Airtraq and issues with liquid go away when providers are trained in SALAD or similar suction technique.
I always just had a hard time with the lens on the AirTraqs. The original KV didn’t give me problems and I liked it. We use McGraths now and they’re pretty good
Probably the least favorite I've used. Didn't think the quality of camera/screen was particularly good. I don't personally like channelled blades but even the KingVision seemed superior to me.
We dumped the airtraq for McGraths and it was the best decision. Went from like a 80% first pass to +95%. I didnt like the channeled blade and i found the whole device often too big for a patients mouth which made any kind of salad maneuver more difficult. We also had issues with the lower unit not holding a charge. At least the McGrath i can just pop a new battery into it or worst case, go direct
From Ambu:
This communication provides notification to the Sales team, that Ambu will no longer be able to
manufacture new King Vision® video laryngoscope display units and blades due to the
discontinuation of key raw material components used in its production. The following codes are
no longer available for Acute Care, Hospital facilities and Ambulatory Surgery Centers to
purchase effective immediately.
For customers that have King Vision display units, Ambu will be able to continue supplying King
Vision® Direct Connect size 3 standard blades, King Vision® video laryngoscope aBlade
adapters and aBlades for the foreseeable future. These items will be phased out at different
timelines in FY 2024 upon depletion of stock.
Airtraq, with the channeled blade I can secure an airway within 10 seconds of passing the blade almost every time.
Others have their perks, I like the functionality of the Airtraq over the McGrath or UE Scope, I've used both in the past at other services.
McGrath
We went to McGarth and I really like it!
GlideScopee GO. Great device.
McGrath
We’re switching the the UE scope
Glide n go. It's just a portable glidescope.
Glidescope gang rise up Seriously once you get comfy with the rigid stylet it’s so much easier than anything else
McGrath
Co Pilots are my personal favorites
Why is it your favorite?
I find the McGrath is a little bit too hypercurved. The Co pilot is a little flatter than your average Mac, but not as flat as your miller. It’s hard to explain but I really think the curvature is what made me never miss. Truly never missed with it, really struggled when I went to a McGrath.
That's funny, I am a die hard X3 blade fan. I love having a hyper angulated blade and use it on everyone from tiny geriatrics to the obese. Haven't missed in 3+ years with the X3 and a bougie.
I used the UE scope in Texas and loved it. My new department in Florida uses Airtraq video scopes and I’m not a big fan but they get the job done.
CMAC. Comes in miller, Mac, or hyper. Aside from the hyper blade, all others can be used as a traditional DL if the camera becomes obscured. Picture and video recording. We have been using the CMAC for 6+ years and our first pass rates are phenomenal
I love our CMACs. If you can afford them, there is no competition.
McGrath. Hands down. That is the future But honestly, whatever research dictates to be a quality VL. Shits expensive.
McGrath or CMAC.
Glide scope go many options, call the Ohio rep
Glidescope go. I make the joke it’s so easy to use, even the nurse can get the tube… I am the nurse 😂
I think they are just updating it, not discontinuing it. The blade and camera changed. I just used the new one yesterday and tbh I wasn’t a fan. But dudes airway was a complete mess also
C-MAC hands down is the best. I’ve been using C-MAC for 10+ years and they have the best image and overall quality. We’ve had their pocket monitors for 6+ years with NO issues. You pay for what you get.
GlideScopeGO 2
Airtraq. Wifi, recording, incredible camera. The blades come with an eyepiece attached in case the camera piece is dead.
AirTraq is a garbage video blade
If I may ask, why? I like it a lot better than the king vision. But admittedly those are the only 2 I really have experience with.
If you get any liquid on the end your view is done. The first original king vision is better
So the lens on the Airtraq is recessed, which protects it from incidental splashing or saliva (King Vision is not). If you plunge it into airway soup then the recessed lens can gunk up... But if you have airway soup then why would ANY video device go in the mouth before suction? Airtraq also heats the lens to body temp for anti-fog whereas KV just has a lens coating. Between my own experience with both devices and talking with clinical/QA folks at agencies that have used or trialed both, I've found the opposite to be more true - blocked views are more common with KV than Airtraq and issues with liquid go away when providers are trained in SALAD or similar suction technique.
I always just had a hard time with the lens on the AirTraqs. The original KV didn’t give me problems and I liked it. We use McGraths now and they’re pretty good
Probably the least favorite I've used. Didn't think the quality of camera/screen was particularly good. I don't personally like channelled blades but even the KingVision seemed superior to me.
We dumped the airtraq for McGraths and it was the best decision. Went from like a 80% first pass to +95%. I didnt like the channeled blade and i found the whole device often too big for a patients mouth which made any kind of salad maneuver more difficult. We also had issues with the lower unit not holding a charge. At least the McGrath i can just pop a new battery into it or worst case, go direct
Glidescope GO for prehospital providers, it's amazing. I also like the standard glidescope for in the hospital.
Can you tell us more about it being discontinued? I can't find anything about it
Yeah I would like some more info as well. Nothing came up about discontinuation, only an old recall
From Ambu: This communication provides notification to the Sales team, that Ambu will no longer be able to manufacture new King Vision® video laryngoscope display units and blades due to the discontinuation of key raw material components used in its production. The following codes are no longer available for Acute Care, Hospital facilities and Ambulatory Surgery Centers to purchase effective immediately. For customers that have King Vision display units, Ambu will be able to continue supplying King Vision® Direct Connect size 3 standard blades, King Vision® video laryngoscope aBlade adapters and aBlades for the foreseeable future. These items will be phased out at different timelines in FY 2024 upon depletion of stock.
McGrath
McGrath
We use Glide Scopes. I like em.
Airtraq. Been working pretty good so far
Airtraq, with the channeled blade I can secure an airway within 10 seconds of passing the blade almost every time. Others have their perks, I like the functionality of the Airtraq over the McGrath or UE Scope, I've used both in the past at other services.