Videolaryngoscopy

Procedure: During videolaryngoscopy, a flexible or rigid laryngoscope with a small camera and light source is inserted through the patient’s mouth and positioned to view the larynx. The camera transmits live video images to a screen, allowing the healthcare provider to see the laryngeal anatomy more clearly.

Applications:

• Endotracheal Intubation: Videolaryngoscopy is commonly used in the placement of an endotracheal tube to secure a patient’s airway, especially in difficult or challenging airway cases.
• Diagnosis: It is used to diagnose and evaluate various conditions affecting the larynx and vocal cords, such as vocal cord nodules, polyps, tumors, and vocal cord paralysis.
• Guided Procedures: Videolaryngoscopy can assist in guiding surgical procedures involving the larynx and vocal cords.
• Emergency Medicine: It is valuable in emergency situations, where rapid and accurate assessment of the airway is essential for patient management.