BACKGROUND: The McGRATH MAC Video laryngoscope (Covidien Japan) is a relatively new device for tracheal intubation, which provides an excellent glottis view. We here report the clinical experience of the McGRATH in 100 patients who received general anesthesia. METHODS: Tracheal intubation with the McGRATH was performed in 100 patients requiring oro/naso tracheal intubation. The view of glottic opening was scored according to the classification of Cormack-Lehane. The time required to intubate and the number of intubation attempts were recorded. RESULTS: Cormack-Lehane classification 1 or 2 was obtained in 99 of 100 patients, respectively, and successful intubation was achieved in all patients. The mean +/- SD time to successful intubation was 40 +/- 19 seconds. CONCLUSIONS: The McGRATH was easily handled not only by experienced anesthetists but also by novice personnel. The McGRATH seems to be a useful device in routine and difficult airway management.
BACKGROUND: The McGRATH MAC Video laryngoscope (Covidien Japan) is a relatively new device for tracheal intubation, which provides an excellent glottis view. We here report the clinical experience of the McGRATH in 100 patients who received general anesthesia. METHODS: Tracheal intubation with the McGRATH was performed in 100 patients requiring oro/naso tracheal intubation. The view of glottic opening was scored according to the classification of Cormack-Lehane. The time required to intubate and the number of intubation attempts were recorded. RESULTS:Cormack-Lehane classification 1 or 2 was obtained in 99 of 100 patients, respectively, and successful intubation was achieved in all patients. The mean +/- SD time to successful intubation was 40 +/- 19 seconds. CONCLUSIONS: The McGRATH was easily handled not only by experienced anesthetists but also by novice personnel. The McGRATH seems to be a useful device in routine and difficult airway management.