Augmented Reality (AR) Assisted Laryngoscopy for Endotracheal Intubation Training.

Medical trainees require sufficient practice to gain the experience and confidence needed to safely and reliably perform endotracheal intubations. While video laryngoscopy has been used to provide an advanced glottic view that can reduce intubation failure, prevent prolonged intubation time, and reduce repeated intubation attempts, most current devices require visualization on external monitors, disrupting the direct line-of-sight view. These devices also present a deep intra-oral view of the airway that may not be visible during a typical unassisted intubation attempt. As a result, these differences create new challenges to gaining competency in the standard, direct laryngoscopy technique when using video laryngoscopy as a learning tool.