Abstract No.: ABS3643: Observation and documentation of minimal cervical spine movement during intubation with The Anesthetist Society (TAS) video laryngoscope

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The hyperangulated shape of TAScope (The Anaesthetist Society scope) (Figure 1) videolaryngoscope enabled endotracheal intubation with minimal neck movements. To record and document the neck movements with fluoroscopy, the cervical spine movement during endotracheal intubation using TAScope Video Laryngoscope were noted. METHODS: Video recording of intubation procedure and fluoroscopy of neck movement during endotracheal intubation were recorded and later reviewed. RESULTS: During fluoroscopic visualisation intubation with TAScope video laryngoscope, showed minimal neck movements. It is thereby assumed that this will prevent any potential damage to the cervical spine and restricted neck movement patients. CONCLUSION: TA Scope can be a useful tool to prevent potential damage caused with neck movements during endotracheal intubation.