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tip upwards to expose the vocal cords in the central upper section of the
monitor (i.e., Grade 2 view). If you see the vocal cords almost occupy the
whole screen (i.e., Grade 1 view), it’s better to withdraw the blade a little
backward.
5.
Look directly into the patient’s mouth. Gently insert the precurved stylet-
ted tracheal tube into the oropharynx along with the right side of the
blade.
6.
Look at the screen. You should visualize the tip of the tracheal tube in
the lower right corner of the screen. Angle or rotate the tracheal tube to
align its tip with the glottis. Withdraw the stylet slightly if necessary, and
advance the tracheal tube to pass the glottis. Do not allow the stylet to
enter the glottis.
7.
After gently withdraw the stylet from tracheal tube, advance the tracheal
tube further into the trachea until the entire cuff disappears from the view.
8.
After confirming correct placement of the tracheal tube into the trachea,
hold the tracheal tube in place and withdraw the video laryngoscope from
the mouth. Inflate the cuff of the tracheal tube to appropriate cuff pres-
sure. Tightly secure the tracheal tube in place.
9.
Press and briefly hold the power switch button for 2–4 seconds to turn
off the device.
10.
Unload the disposable blade from the video baton and discard the blade.
Twist and unlock to separate the monitor from the handle. Clean and
decontaminate the monitor and handle according to the cleaning guide-
lines in chapter 3.
2.3 Factors that Influence Successful Intubation
Because the procedures of the UESCOPE
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video laryngoscope are basically the
same as those of direct laryngoscopy, the operator experienced in the direct
