Video laryngoscopy, when compared with direct laryngoscopy for difficult intubations, provides a significantly better view of the cords, a higher success rate, faster intubations, and less need for optimizing manoeuvres. Therefore, we feel that the video laryngoscopy leads to a clinically relevant improvement of intubation conditions and can be recommended for difficult airway management.

Robotic-assisted prostatectomy in the steep Trendelenburg position led to an increase in upper airway resistance directly after surgery that normalized within 24 h. The development of chemosis can be indicative of increased upper airway resistance. In patients without COPD, VC and FEV1 were reduced after surgery and recovered within 5 days, while in patients with COPD, the alteration lasted beyond 5 days.

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Comment by Kathryn E. McGoldrick, MD Disclosure: The author declares no conflict of interest. REFERENCE 1. Darshane S, Groom P, Charters P. Responsive contingency planning: a novel system for anticipated difficulty in airway management in dental abscess. Br J Anaesth. 2007;99:898-905.