TRENDS & TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

GlideScope Go, a New Portable VLS

Verathon, has released a new portable video laryngoscope, the GlideScope Go. It can be taken to sporting events, disaster zones, or used inside the hospital for routine and “emergent” procedures wherever intubation and/or imaging of the airway is required. It has a a 3.5″ color screen that can be tilted up and down and availability of snap-on blades for adults and neonates. The device is wipeable with a rechargeable battery lasts for 100 minutes.  A micro-USB drive automatically records the procedures for later review.