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Podcast: Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Episode: Direct Laryngoscopy vs Video Laryngoscopy – The Great Airway Debate
Description: Direct laryngoscopy vs. video laryngoscopy — which one should be the standard?
In this lively and highly practical clinical debate, Sharon and Jeremy are joined by CRNA leaders Laura Ardizzone, MS, MBA, DNP, CRNA and Karen Maresch, DNAP, CRNA to explore the evidence, training differences, outcomes, technology trends, and real-world experiences behind DL and VL.
We’re going to dig into everything from first-pass success rates and airway injuries to teaching techniques, skill deterioration, and why newer providers often learn differently than seasoned clinicians. Is one truly better than the other? We’ll weigh both sides to try...