Tracheal intubation in patients with odentogenous abscesses and reduced mouth opening

In patients with odentogenous abscesses, the use of a Glidescope laryngoscope was associated with significantly faster tracheal intubation, with a better view, fewer supporting manoeuvres, and a higher success rate than with a conventional laryngoscope. Improvement of the inter-incisor distance after induction of anaesthesia correlated with the duration of symptoms.