AWAG / WAAREN Journal Club 29th April 2024

Co-organised by the All Wales Airway Group and Welsh Anaesthesia Audit Research and Engagement Network

Discussion on some of the latest papers on airway management with Professor Ellen O’ Sullivan (DAS international liaison), Professor Kariem El-Boghdadly (DAS Scientific Officer) and Dr Alistair McNarry (Past DAS-RCoA Airway Lead).

Papers discussed:

  1. Crístian de Carvalho et al., (2024) ‘Effectiveness of preoxygenation strategies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis’ Br J Anaesth.
  2. Ruetzler et al., (2024) ‘Video Laryngoscopy vs Direct Laryngoscopy for Endotracheal Intubation in the Operating Room: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA.
  3. Prekker et al., (2023) ‘Video versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults’ N Engl J Med.