Airway management with simultaneous cervical spine immobilisation: A comparison between the Macintosh laryngoscope and the Airtraq® optical laryngoscope used by experienced paramedics - A manikin study

The Airtraq® device shows advantages over the Macintosh laryngoscope in manikins and may be a good alternative in situations when reduced neck mobility is present. The use of the Airtraq® device in manikins was associated with a shorter time for intubation and successful ventilation. It also improves the laryngoscopic view and the rate of successful intubation.