Table 3.
First attempt and ultimate success rates by level of training
| Training level | First attempt success - DL | First attempt success - VL | P -value | Ultimate success- DL | Ultimate success- VL | P -value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents (PGY 1 to 3) |
59% (16/27) |
73% (72/98) |
0.16 |
93% (25/27) |
97% (95/98) |
0.29 |
| Fellows/Attendings (PGY 4+) | 62% (18/29) | 82% (112/136) | 0.02 | 93% (26/28) | 99% (134/136) | 0.03 |
Table 3: Compares the first attempt and ultimate success rates between VL and DL by residents and fellows/attendings. DL, direct laryngoscope/laryngoscopy; PGY, post-graduate year; VL, video laryngoscope/laryngoscopy.