Comparative Study of Videolaryngoscopy and Direct Laryngoscopy for Training Airway Management Skills

Key Points

• This study aims to compare the effectiveness of videolaryngoscopy and direct laryngoscopy in teaching airway management skills.
• Conducted a comparative study design.
• Trained participants using either videolaryngoscopy or direct laryngoscopy.
• Measured competency in airway management skills.
• Videolaryngoscopy improved the performance metrics of airway management over direct laryngoscopy.
• Participants trained with videolaryngoscopy reported higher confidence levels in managing airways.
• No significant difference was observed in adverse events between the two training methods.