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Table 3 First attempt and ultimate success rates by level of training

From: Video laryngoscopy improves intubation success and reduces esophageal intubations compared to direct laryngoscopy in the medical intensive care unit

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

  1. 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.
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