Standard Malleable Stylet as Good as GlideRite Stylet for GlideScope Intubation by Novices

A previous study showed no differences between use of the GlideRite preformed stylet or a standard malleable stylet for GlideScope intubation by experienced operators (JW Emerg Med Dec 7 2007). To assess performance by novice operators (≤10 prior GlideScope intubations), researchers randomized 60 elective surgery patients without difficult airways to intubation with the GlideRite Rigid Stylet or a standard malleable stylet. Operators were blinded to stylet type until after they obtained the best glottic view.

No significant differences were noted between the GlideRite Rigid Stylet and a malleable stylet in median time to intubation (60 and 61 seconds), ease of intubation (1.5 and 1.0 on a 5-point scale), incidence of grade I or II glottic vi…