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Tag Richard Levitan
CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Direct Laryngoscopy

Direct laryngoscopy is the use of the laryngoscope to visualise the vocal cords (larynx) under direct vision, usually to facilitate endotracheal intubation.
CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Awake Intubation

Awake Intubation can be performed using direct or video laryngoscopy or using a fiberoptic scope, and various methods of topicalisation/ local anaesthesia are described