Fremantle Score for Videolaryngoscopy

Swann et al developed a score for describing videoscopic intubation with a device. The authors are from Fremantle Hospital in Perth, Australia.

Usage: with a videolaryngoscope

Elements of score:

(1) best view obtained

(2) ease of use

(3) name of specific device and blade

Element	Finding	Code
best view obtained	full view of laryngeal inlet	F
	partial view (less than complete)	P
	no view of laryngeal inlet structures, including seeing only the epiglottis	N
ease of use	passed first time using method specified by manufacturer	1 (easy)
	more than 1 attempt OR technique not described by manufacturer OR use of an adjunct	2 (modified)
	failure (unable to be passed OR technique abandoned)	3 (unachievable)

There are 9 combinations for the best view and ease of use codes.

The ideal designation is "F 1".

The least desirable designation is "N 3".

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