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Study: VivaSight-DL Double Lumen Tube Offers Advantages in Esophageal Surgery

Researchers looked at 12 patients undergoing elective esophagectomies and were intubated using an Ambu VivaSight-DL – which has a built-in camera at the distal tracheal lumen – connected to a monitor. The VivaSight provided continuous quality images and eliminated the need for bronchoscopy.

Airway Management in COVID-19 Pandemic

Performing Procedures

Society guidelines offer safety recommendations for anesthesiologists during novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Experts Debate Single-Use Duodenoscope Accessories

They agree on one thing: the design of reusable duodenoscopes make them to hard to clean correctly.

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Study: Single-Use Rhinolaryngoscopes Drive Organizational Benefits

Clinicians perceived single-use rhinolaryngoscopes as having organizational advantages over their reusable counterparts.

A full team of stakeholders should participate when it comes to making a purchasing decision about a reusable vs. single-use endoscope.

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The Role of Diversity in Decision-Making: AORN's Approach to Endoscope Procurement

Amber Wood, AORN's senior perioperative practice specialist, emphasizes the need to include educators and to weigh cost, environmental impact, and maintenance when choosing between single-use and reusable endoscopes.