Patients scheduled for surgery at the Omaha VA Medical Center were evaluated preoperatively
via telemedicine. Following the examination, patients filled out a 15 item, 5 point Likert …

Background The Bonfils intubating fiberscope has a limited upward tip angle of 40 and
requires retromolar entry into the hypopharynx. These factors may make its use less desirable …

The effects of chronic ethanol administration on the endocytosis of three representative
cytokines were investigated in isolated rat hepatocytes. When hepatocytes were isolated from …

The effects of chronic ethanol feeding on the binding of transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α)
and TGF-α-stimulated receptor autophosphorylation were investigated in isolated rat …

This work describes the use of a new intubation device, the intubating laryngeal tube (iLTA)
as developed by Boedeker. Emergency Department residents and staff from the University of …

Studies show the video laryngoscope enhances intubation training by facilitating visualization
of airway anatomy. We examined the performance and training of military healthcare …

The preoperative evaluation is vital in providing information to reduce the risks associated
with the anesthesia and surgery and improve the quality of care. In the VA Nebraska-Western …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare the straight Magill and the curved Boedeker Intubation
Forceps in foreign body removal in a manikin with a difficult airway using the videolaryngoscope…

Background: The Bonfils intubating fiberscope has a limited upward tip angle of 40 and
requires retromolar entry into the hypopharynx. These factors may make its use less desirable …

The course of developing a new product from an idea is a complicated process. This paper
will discuss that process, in detail, from conception to product. We approach this by first …