Economic Problems
Conditions
Brief summary
Cost, both direct and indirect, assessment of videolaryngoscopy, specifically the McGrath, compared to direct laryncoscopy in a large academic center.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Data were obtained on all endotracheal intubations where the Anesthesiology service was assigned to staff a surgical case requiring tracheal intubation during general anesthesia. Data were also obtained for tracheal intubations outside the operating room (ICUs, Trauma, patient wards) when Anesthesiology personnel were requested which did not include the Emergency Department Electronic patients' medical records spanning a two-year period (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cost comparison | 2 years |
Countries
United States