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Cmac
C Mac

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Easy to get distracted looking at the screen and pay less attention to teeth.

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There is a reset button on top of the CMAC. If it does not give you a picture when you switch it on press reset and it will often solve the problem.

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Can be used as a standard laryngoscope, whilst other staff look at image. May help assistant providing the cricoid/BURP adjust their position to improve the view.

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If using a stylet, ensure it is well lubricated to minimise resistance when it's removed. If difficult to remove, the tip of ETT may be accidently pulled out of the cords.

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Placement of the screen. For me it works well to put the C-MAC next to the anaesthetic nurse to my right and their right. This way all my attention can be directed to the one side.

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Twist the ETT 180 degrees immediately after passing into the cords. This angles the tip down so it doesn't hit up against the anterior surface of trachea

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