Everyone,
I saw this being discussed elsewhere and thought some of the folks here might be interested in it. I have no commercial and or personal interest in the product. It would seem to me that there could be a number of safety concerns with the device and in regards to iatrogenic trauma as a result of it's use. I guess I'm one of those old school folks who believe there is a reason that the 'gold standard' is visualization of the cords and watching the ETT pass through. Additionally there is little info out there about patients who art anterior and posterior, etc.., and this devices use. However, I could also see where this device could be an invaluable tool in confined spaces and other areas and situations where access to the patient is limited.
Esentially it seems that the basic idea is that you place the SALT just like you would a combitube. You place the device in the oro-pharynx by just just blindly pushing it in. Once it's in as far as it goes, you insert an ETT down the slot, and secure it with the strap that comes with the device.
The manufacturer is reporting that so far, there is a low rate of missed ET intubations.
Manufacturer's page for the product.
http://www.mdimicrotek.com/prod_salt.htm
Youtube demonstration video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHaIufNEjXU
Hope this helps,
ACE844
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