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A high dose of opioid can be used as an alternative but may give suboptimal conditions for intubation. The use of a video laryngoscope for intubation might eliminate this potential difference.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A survey examining clinical practice regarding tracheal intubation with and without NMBA and use of video laryngoscopes was conducted in Sweden and Denmark.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>1771 out of 3181 (56%) of invited anaesthetists responded. Overall, 1365\/1771 (77%) preferred using NMBAs for non\u2010acute tracheal intubation with a considerably higher NMBA preference in Sweden 1011\/1073 (94%) than in Denmark 354\/700 (51%). A high proportion of Danish anaesthetists 327\/700 (47%) compared to 40\/1071 (4%) of Swedish anaesthetists reported primarily using opioids without NMBA. Remifentanil was the preferred opioid (1158\/1361 (85%)) for intubation without NMBA. The reasons for using NMBA were improved intubating conditions (948\/1771 (54%)), departmental tradition (285\/1771 (16%)), adherence to local guidelines (264\/1771 (15%)), and adherence to national\/international guidelines (143\/1771 (8%)). Video laryngoscopes were present in every operating theatre for 349\/700 (50%) of Danish anaesthetists and 131\/1071 (12%) of Swedish anaesthetists. Video laryngoscopes were easily accessible outside the operating room for 350\/700 (50%) of Danish anaesthetists and 940\/1071 (88%) of Swedish anaesthetists.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>NMBA use remains the standard for non\u2010acute tracheal intubation. However, a substantial number of anaesthetists regularly employ a NMBA\u2010free approach facilitated by high\u2010potency opioids and video laryngoscopy, particularly in Denmark. 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