Figure 1. The Glidescope is gently introduced into the oropharynx with the left hand in a manner similar to a regular laryngoscope. Attention is then directed to the video display, located to the right of this photograph, to obtain a good view of the glottis (see Figure 2).
Figure 2. After the Glidescope is introduced into the oropharynx, attention is then directed to the video display. The fact that the view of the glottis is available to everyone in the operating room is of great advantage when teaching.
Figure 3. View of an endotracheal tube passed under the epiglottis as displayed on the Glidescope monitor.
Figure 5. Use of a Parker Flex-It Stylet as means by which the ETT might be directed more anteriorly when using the Glidescope. This device allows the ETT curvature to be remotely adjusted during intubation with a thumb control. Image credit: Parker Medical, Inc.
Figure 4. Closeup view of the Glidescope monitor with the video laryngoscope in its storage position.
Figure 7. Close-up views of the Glidescope handle. Courtesy Saturn Biomedical.
Figure 6. Views of an endotracheal tube passing into the glottis. Case 112.
