Role of video-assisted tehniques for airway management in pediatric patient

This paper presents the types of video laryngoscopy, used in the pediatric population and their role in securing the airway in children. The benefits of video-laryngoscopy are outlined, which are generally associated with better visualization of the glottis. On the other hand, video laryngoscopy lasts longer, especially if done by inexperienced anaesthesiologists, and does not provide protection from desaturation or other complications in high-risk patients and problematic airway. In the literature there is still not enough evidence regarding the question whether advantages or disadvantages of video laryngoscopy prevail over conventional laryngoscopy in the management of the airway in children.