Hyperangulated videolaryngoscopy - first line for all?

A discussion on the use of hyperangulated laryngoscopy and it’s role in current practice from the viewpoint of a non-airway expert at a DGH.

An informal debate on direct laryngoscopy vs direct videolaryngoscopy vs hyperangulated videolaryngoscopy with some discussion on technique.

Thoughts;

• Should the Mac blade be consigned to the museum?

• Should HAVL be our default blade?

• If you leave Mac would you ever go back?

The pros the cons the evidence