Reply to the correspondence letter by Szarpak L et al. “Can Glidescope® videolaryngoscope be an alternative to direct laryngoscopy for child and infant tracheal intubation during chest compression?”

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We appreciate the letter about our paper [4] and the results reported by Dr. Szarpak et al. Airway management in children is a challenge even for expert professionals [2, 5]. In cardiac arrest (CA), quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a main outcome factor. Chest compressions (CC) without interruptions as well as oxygenation and ventilation are recommended [3]. Although a standard advanced CPR procedure, tracheal intubation isn’t a CPR goal, as there are evidences that it can be harmful [1]. Videolaryngoscopes have been developed to improve patient’s safety and operator’s success in airway management [5]. In case of CA in children and ongoing CC, videolaryngoscopes could offer advantage over classical laryngoscopes. However, up to date, the results of studies in manikins and children in different settings and professional backgrounds have not been conclusive [5]. …