Augmented Reality in Airway Management: A Scoping Review
Authors' conclusion
In conclusion, augmented reality has the potential to improve anatomical understanding, procedural accuracy, and educational engagement in airway management.
Study context
- Population
- Studies of augmented reality-assisted airway training or procedures, pediatric and adult populations
- Participants
- 10 participants · 8 observational studies · 2 RCTs
- Comparison
- Augmented reality-assisted airway training or procedures
Methodological detailsPRISMA-ScR, Search of PubMed, Embase and IEEE databases
- PRISMA-ScR
- Search of PubMed, Embase and IEEE databases
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Results varied across studies
- Several reported enhanced anatomical visualization, improved procedural success and increased realism in training
- One RCT: higher intubation success rates and reduced procedure times with augmented reality-assisted video laryngoscopy vs standard methods
- Another RCT (head-mounted display checklist): greater checklist adherence but longer intubation times
- Challenges noted: device complexity, learning curve, equipment limitations
Safety
Safety profile and patient-centered outcomes
- No study directly assessed safety or impact on patient-centered outcomes
Original publication
Augmented Reality in Airway Management: A Scoping Review. Anesth Analg. Published 14 November 2025. doi:10.
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