|
BLS Airway |
Successful Placement |
ALS Airway |
Successful Placement |
|
Group 1 (BLS) |
98% |
Group 1 (ALS) |
48.1% |
|
First attempt |
92.3% |
First Attempt |
37% |
|
Group 2 BLS |
96% |
Group 2 (ALS) |
91% |
|
First attempt (BLS) |
86% |
First Attempt |
59% |
Conclusion
EMS providers of all levels can successfully place the SALT airway and ventilate a patient when the device is being used as a BLS airway. The success rate for blind placement of the ETT through the SALT was suboptimal. [29] | | |