The “McGrath” Mac video laryngoscope vs traditional direct laryngoscope

Defining a laryngoscope

A laryngoscope is a medical devise used to examine the larynx before any procedure is performed. It is used in Emergency & Critical care to aid breathing tube insertion for assisted breathing.

The traditional direct laryngoscope has been the standard of use by many hospitals. This is probably because of its universal accessibility, affordability, & usability when compared with newer technologies.

The “McGrath” Mac video laryngoscope is a new generation device that provides a better advantage. This latest medical technology’s properties are:

1. Better optics through a display monitor
2. Familiar Macintosh blade usability
3. Smart battery solutions for durability
4. Multiple blade options that come in various sizes
5. Portable handle that is compatible with various size Macintosh blades.

Hospitals & qualified medical professionals have the obligation to save lives. Therefore, in doing so, we must avoid complications at minimum. The use of a laryngoscope can depend on the skill & expertise of the user. Hence, the video laryngoscope offers equal advantage to both the experienced & doctors who are still new in practice.

What advantages this device tend to offer would simply depend on how educated we are on their usage. Following correct usage guidance offers these advantages:

1. Better glottic visualization
2. Reduced intubation time & multiple try to avoid laryngeal damage
3. Economic benefits & cost effectiveness
4. Decreased rate of difficult endotracheal intubations.  
5. High success rate than the direct laryngoscope.