Abstract:Objective To evaluate the effect of two endotracheal intubation methods for bonfils intubating fiberoptic on the learning curve and complications associated with intubation. Methods Ten resident trainees aged 25~35 years, not limited to gender, qualified as a doctor less than or equal to 2 years, have none experience on bonfils intubating fiberoptic, were randomly assigned into two groups (n = 5): transillumination group (group A) or direct vision group (group B). Patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia were selected. Endotracheal intubation using transillumination method (group A) or direct vision method (group B) with bonfils intubating fiberoptic. Fifty tracheal intubations were performed by each trainee. Attempts, intubation time (S), success rate (%) were recorded; establish the learning curve for trainees using the Cumulative Summation (CUSUM) method. The incidence of complications associated with intubations was recorded during perioperative period. Results There was no significant difference among gender, age, education level in the two groups. For the time of intubation, success rate and attempts, there were no significant difference. Group A required approximately 40 cases of attempts to complete the learning curve, 35 cases for group B. The learning curve of group B was better than group A (P < 0.05). Patients in group A got a higher incidence of intubation complications (P < 0.05). Conclusion Learning curve of bonfils intubating fiberoptic using direct vision method is better than the transillumination method, with fewer complications, suitable for novice to learn and training.