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A comparison of tracheal intubation using the airtraq�or the macintosh laryngoscope in routine airway management: a randomised, controlled clinical trial
Maharaj, C. H.; O'Croinin, D.; Curley, G.; Harte, B. H.; Laffey, J. G. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2006-11-01)The Airtraq((R)) laryngoscope is a novel single use tracheal intubation device. We compared the Airtraq((R)) with the Macintosh laryngoscope in patients deemed at low risk for difficult intubation in a randomised, controlled ... -
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McElwain, J.; Laffey, J. G. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010-10-12) -
An observational study of the baska®mask: a novel supraglottic airway*
Alexiev, V.; Salim, A.; Kevin, L. G.; Laffey, J. G. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2012-05-07)The Baska mask is a novel supraglottic airway device. We conducted an initial observational study to assess this device in 30 low-risk female patients. All Baska masks were inserted by a single investigator. The overall ... -
Comparison of macintosh, truview evo2(r), glidescope(r), and airwayscope(r) laryngoscope use in patients with cervical spine immobilization
Malik, M. A.; Maharaj, C. H.; Harte, B. H.; Laffey, J. G. (Oxford University Press (OUP), 2008-08-08)Background. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Pentax AWS (R), Glidescope (R), and the Truview EVO2 (R), in comparison with the Macintosh laryngoscope, when performing tracheal intubation ... -
Comparison of the baska®mask with the single-use laryngeal mask airway in low-risk female patients undergoing ambulatory surgery
Alexiev, V.; Ochana, A.; Abdelrahman, D.; Coyne, J.; McDonnell, J. G.; O'Toole, D. P.; Neligan, P.; Laffey, J. G. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2013-07-16)We compared the Baska((R)) mask with the single-use classic laryngeal mask airway (cLMA) in 150 females at low risk for difficult tracheal intubation in a randomised, controlled clinical trial. We found that median (IQR ... -
Comparison of the c-mac®, airtraq®, and macintosh laryngoscopes in patients undergoing tracheal intubation with cervical spine immobilization
McElwain, J.; Laffey, J. G. (Oxford University Press (OUP), 2011-05-17)Background. We aimed at comparing the performance of the C-MAC (R), Airtraq (R), and Macintosh laryngoscopes when performing tracheal intubation in patients undergoing neck immobilization using manual inline axial cervical ... -
Comparison of the glidescope(r), the pentax aws(r), and the truview evo2(r) with the macintosh laryngoscope in experienced anaesthetists: a manikin study
Malik, M. A.; O'Donoghue, C.; Carney, J.; Maharaj, C. H.; Harte, B. H.; Laffey, J. G. (Oxford University Press (OUP), 2008-12-05)Background. The Pentax Airwayscope (R), the Glidescope (R), and the Truview EVO2 (R) constitute three novel laryngoscopes that facilitate visualization of the vocal cords without alignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and ... -
Comparison of three cuffed emergency percutaneous cricothyroidotomy devices to conventional surgical cricothyroidotomy in a porcine model
Murphy, C.; Rooney, S. J.; Maharaj, C. H.; Laffey, J. G.; Harte, B. H. (Oxford University Press (OUP), 2010-10-30)Background. Emergency cricothyroidotomy is a potentially life-saving procedure in the 'cannot intubate cannot ventilate (CICV)' scenario. Although surgical cricothyroidotomy remains the technique recommended in many 'CICV' ... -
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McElwain, J.; Laffey, J. G. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010-08-27) -
Determination of the optimal stylet strategy for the c-mac®videolaryngoscope
McElwain, J.; Malik, M. A.; Harte, B. H.; Flynn, N. H.; Laffey, J. G. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010-03-01)The C-MAC (R) videolaryngoscope is a novel intubation device that incorporates a camera system at the end of its blade, thereby facilitating obtaining a view of the glottis without alignment of the oral, pharyngeal and ... -
Determination of the utility of the intubation difficulty scale for use with indirect laryngoscopes
McElwain, J.; Simpkin, A.; Newell, J.; Laffey, J. G. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2011-10-04)The purpose of this study was to determine whether the Intubation Difficulty Scale is meaningful when used with indirect laryngoscopes. Data were analysed from previously published clinical trials from our group that ... -
Evaluation of intubation using the airtraqr or macintosh laryngoscope by anaesthetists in easy and simulated difficult laryngoscopy - a manikin study*
Maharaj, C. H.; Higgins, B. D.; Harte, B. H.; Laffey, J. G. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2006-05-01)The Airtraq (R) Laryngoscope is a novel intubation device which allows visualisation of the vocal cords without alignment of the oral, pharyngeal and tracheal axes. We compared the Airtraq (R) with the Macintosh laryngoscope ... -
Evaluation of the airtraq® and macintosh laryngoscopes in patients at increased risk for difficult tracheal intubation*
Maharaj, C. H.; Costello, J. F.; Harte, B. H.; Laffey, J. G. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2008-01-16)The Airtraq (R), a novel single use indirect laryngoscope, has demonstrated promise in the normal and simulated difficult airway. We compared the ease of intubation using the Airtraq with the Macintosh laryngoscope, in ... -
Learning and performance of tracheal intubation by novice personnel: a comparison of the airtraqr and macintosh laryngoscope
Maharaj, C. H.; Costello, J. F.; Higgins, B. D.; Harte, B. H.; Laffey, J. G. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2006-07-01)Direct laryngoscopic tracheal intubation is taught to many healthcare professionals as it is a potentially lifesaving procedure. However, it is a difficult skill to acquire and maintain, and, of concern, the consequences ... -
Optimizing the dose of intrathecal morphine in older patients undergoing hip arthroplasty
Murphy, P. M.; Stack, D.; Kinirons, B.; Laffey, J. G. (Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2003-12-01)Intrathecal (IT) morphine provides excellent postoperative analgesia but may result in many side effects, including postoperative nausea and vomiting, pruritus, and respiratory depression, particularly at larger doses. ... -
Randomized controlled trial of the pentax aws(r), glidescope(r), and macintosh laryngoscopes in predicted difficult intubation
Malik, M. A.; Subramaniam, R.; Maharaj, C. H.; Harte, B. H.; Laffey, J. G. (Oxford University Press (OUP), 2009-09-24)Background. The purpose of this study was to determine the potential for the Pentax AWS (R) and the Glidescope (R) to reduce the difficulty of tracheal intubation in patients at increased risk for difficult tracheal ... -
Stellate ganglion blockade for analgesia following upper limb surgery
McDonnell, J. G.; Finnerty, O.; Laffey, J. G. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2011-05-31)We report the successful use of a stellate ganglion block as part of a multi-modal postoperative analgesic regimen. Four patients scheduled for orthopaedic surgery following upper limb trauma underwent blockade of the ... -
Strengthening the evidence base for airway equipment: time to be more ‘adept’?
Laffey, J. G. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2011-06-24) -
Studies on the spread of local anaesthetic solution in transversus abdominis plane blocks*
Carney, J.; Finnerty, O.; Rauf, J.; Bergin, D.; Laffey, J. G.; Mc Donnell, J. G. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2011-08-18)The extent of analgesia provided by transversus abdominis plane blocks depends upon the site of injection and pattern of spread within the plane. There are currently a number of ultrasound-guided approaches in use, including ... -
Tracheal intubation in patients with cervical spine immobilization: a comparison of the airwayscope®, lma ctrach®, and the macintosh laryngoscopes
Malik, M. A.; Subramaniam, R.; Churasia, S.; Maharaj, C. H.; Harte, B. H.; Laffey, J. G. (Oxford University Press (OUP), 2009-03-31)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Pentax AWS (R), and the LMA CTrach (R), in comparison with the Macintosh laryngoscope, when performing tracheal intubation in patients with neck immobilization ...