Having trouble with insertion of the ET tube into the trachea? Would you rather see than feel tracheal rings to insure intubation? There are a number of video laryngoscopes on the market, now Clarus has introduced the video intubating stylet.
The Clarus Video System allows visualization at the end of the distal point of the stylet (ie the end of the tracheal tube). The HD screen of the CVS gives the intubater maximum visualization, making it simple to maneuver the tracheal tube into the airway for both regular and difficult intubations. Also with a click of a button, a red LED light will illuminate the airway and transluminate through the cricothyroid membrane providing additional insurance that the intubation was successful.
We would like to hear from CRNAs who have used this product. How does it compare to the standard video laryngoscope?
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Thanks for the great information. We use a video scope but I will look forward to trying the video stylet. My guess is that you can actually have the camera pass the cords and then see the tracheal rings on the other side. Sounds like a sure thing to me.
This is an interesting application of using the video technology. Is the intubating stylet disposable or can we reuse it? How easy is it to sterilize?
Hi Tom,
The stylet detaches from the device to clean and reuse. The proper cleaning methods include: Steris, Sterrad or a Cidex soak.