Prediction of adequacy of mask ventilation by preoperative ultrasonographic evaluation of palatoglossal space in patients undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 142
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- To measure the width of Palatoglossal space ultrasonographically and correlate with difficulty in mask ventilation in patients undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The study aims to evaluate whether preoperative ultrasound measurement of the palatoglossal space can help to predict the adequacy of mask ventilation in patients undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia. Difficult mask ventilation can lead to complications, so identifying patients at risk before anaesthesia is important. By assessing this space using ultrasound, we aim to provide a simple , non invasive tool to improve patient safety during anaesthesia
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 55.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients of either sex and age 18 to 55 years posted for elective surgery under general anaesthesia requiring endotracheal intubation.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Cervical spine instability Required rapid sequence intubation Previous history of difficult intubation Edentulous patients Anatomical and pathological deformity of face and neck.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
To measure the width of Palatoglossal space ultrasonographically and correlate with difficulty in mask ventilation in patients undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia
Time Frame: During preoperative period and intraoperative period
Secondary Outcomes
- Preoperative predictors of difficult mask ventilation(Measurement of tongue thickness in predicting difficult mask ventilation & difficult laryngoscopy)
Investigators
Dr Ranjith R T
ESIC Medical college Faridabad