Study comparing Laryngeal Views during laryngoscopy With Macintosh and Miller Larygoscope Blade At Different Operating Table Heights
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- PATIENTS FOR SURGERY UNDER GENERAL ANAESTHESIA
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2018/08/015351
- Lead Sponsor
- Maulana Azad Medical College
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 105
Inclusion Criteria
1.Age group of 18-65 of either sex
2.ASA grading 1 and 2 excluding those with cardiovascular disease.
3.Mallampatti score of 1-2
4.Thyromental distance of more than 6 cms
5.Inter-incisor gap of more than 3 fingers.
6.Adequate neck flexion and extension: Using a Goniometer.
7.BMI less than 30kg/m 2
Exclusion Criteria
1.Patients with congenital or acquired airway abnormalities
2.Patients with loose teeth or edentulous patients.
3.Patients with increased risk of aspiration
4.Pregnant females.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1.To evaluate and compare the best laryngeal view obtained using Miller and Macintosh blade with the operating table height at three difficult levels i.e. anaesthetistâ??s umbilicus, xiphoid process and nipples. <br/ ><br>Timepoint: Best laryngeal views after 3 minutes
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To measure the degree of head extension achieved with the two laryngoscope blades at the three above mentioned positions of the operating table height. <br/ ><br>Timepoint: 3 minutes