ILCOR Advanced Life Support Task Force. Tracheal Intubation using Video Laryngoscopy as Compared to Direct Laryngoscopy During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Moskowitz A, Nolan JP, Crowley C, Soar J, Nabecker S, Skrifvars MB, Fein DG, Prekker M, Berg K, Elias M, Zelop CM, Drennan IR; Resuscitation. 2026 Jan 20:110981. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.110981. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41570881.
Conclusions: Among adults undergoing tracheal intubation during cardiac arrest, use of video laryngoscopes may improve process outcomes such as first-pass success and reduced esophageal intubation, but there is no evidence of improved ROSC or patient survival. The overall certainty of evidence is very low.
Effect of hyperangulated videolaryngoscopy on first-attempt success in tracheal intubations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. von Hellmann R, Dorn de Carvalho JM, Subramaniam A, Bellolio F, Gerberi D, Maia IWA, Oliveira J E Silva L. Am J Emerg Med. 2025 Aug 28;98:191-200. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2025.08.044. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40939241.
Conclusions: In emergency intubations, HAVL was associated with lower first-attempt success and increased airway trauma compared to SGVL. These findings support prioritizing SGVL for emergency airway management, with careful operator training if HAVL is used.