Application of a new airway opening device with automatic position adjustment in bronchoscopy: A multicenter, prospective, open-label, and randomized controlled study.
Technol Health CareApr 21, 2026 (epub)
Minyue Sun, Yaowen Zhang, Xiangmei Yang et al.
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In 30 seconds
This multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled trial evaluated a new airway opening device in 400 adult patients undergoing bronchoscopy. The device demonstrated a significant reduction in tracheoscope entry times compared to the manual method, with median times of 39.00 s for the control group versus 31.00 s for the device at 95° (P = 0.004).
Key findings
- The device achieved a 100% success rate for bronchoscope entry.
- Median entry time was 39.00 s for the control group and 31.00 s for PA 95° (P = 0.004).
- Entry times were also reduced to 33.00 s for PA 90° (P = 0.007) and 32.00 s for PA 100° (P = 0.005).
Why it matters
Efficient airway management is critical in bronchoscopy to prevent complications. This study suggests that the new device may enhance procedural efficiency and safety, potentially improving patient outcomes.