Status:
UNKNOWN
The Use of Airtraq Laryngoscope Versus Macintosh Laryngoscope and Fiberoptic Bronchoscope by Experienced Anesthesiologists
Lead Sponsor:
Marmara University
Conditions:
the Hemodynamic Parameters
Intubation Times
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Brief Summary
The investigators hypothesize that when used by experienced anesthesiologists, Airtraq laryngoscope will increase the first-attempt success rate with shorter intubation times and more stable hemodynam...
Detailed Description
The special design of the Airtraq allows the direct exposure of the glottic opening without the necessity of optimal alignment of the oral, pharyngeal and laryngeal axes. The results of the meta-analy...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- ASA physical status classification of 1 or 2, undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia and requiring endotracheal intubation
Exclusion
- Patients with ASA 3 or 4, Mallampati score of 3 or 4, history of difficult intubation, thyromental distance less than 6.5 cm, sternomental distance less than 12.5 cm, body mass index higher than 35 kg/m2 and limited neck mobility
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2013
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
90 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01917565
Start Date
August 1 2013
End Date
March 1 2014
Last Update
August 6 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Anesthesiology, Marmara University School of Medicine
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34734