Glidescope for iStan

[drewgross]

Does anyone on the community own and use the Glidescope Video Laryngoscope with iStan? If so, which size do you own? Small, Medium or Large?

We are ready to purchase a Glidescope Video Laryngoscope and the company wants to know which size we want to buy. Since we're only buying one we don't want to buy one that is too small or too large.

Thanks in advance!!!

[Gilligan3]

I have a demo coming for use in our Sim Lab. I'll let you know for certain within the next few weeks. Having used the glidescope quite a bit in the last year and comparing the iStan anatomy to patients I've used it on, my best guess would be to use the large GS blade. The rep should be able to provide a demo blade for you to get a feel for use on iStan.

BJ Gilligan, CRNA, MS

[JohnDavanzo]

We have iStan and a GlideScope. We have used the adult (large) blade with him. It has been quite useful with folks that do not have experience with the GlideScope.



John C. Davanzo, RN, CEN, EMT-P/IC, MBA
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