A study to evaluate video laryngoscopy guided intubation in patients with simulated immobilized cervical spine using Airtraq and McGrath laryngoscope.

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Medical and Surgical,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2022/01/039140
• Lead Sponsor: Pt BD Sharma PGIMS Rohtak

Brief Summary

This prospective, randomized, single blind study willbe conducted in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical care, Pt. B. D.Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak. Fiftypatients of either sex aged between 20-60 years belonging to American Societyof Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-III physical status, undergoing surgical procedurerequiring intubation will be included in this study. Allthe patients will be examined preoperatively and details of clinical history,general physical examination and systemic examination will be recorded.Detailed examination of the patients will be carried out for any neck mass,cervical spine mobility & any loose teeth if present on physicalexamination of the patient. Routine investigations like hemoglobin, bleedingtime, clotting time and urine routine examination will be done in all thepatients. Other investigations such as blood urea, blood sugar, serumelectrolytes, chest X-ray, Electrocardiogram (ECG) and any other specificinvestigation will be carried out if required. Patient will be explained aboutthe procedure and written informed consent will be obtained for participationin the study.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2021-12-25
• Study Start: 2022-01-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

ASA grade 1 to 3 physical status.

Exclusion Criteria

• 1.Patients having anticipated difficult intubation 2.
• Full stomach patients requiring rapid sequence intubation 3.
• BMI > 35 Kg/m2.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Ease of Intubation assessed by Intubation Difficulty Score (IDS)	At time of intubation

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1.Success rate in first attempt	2.Time taken for intubation

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

PGIMS, Pandit BD Sharma University of Health Sciences; 🇮🇳 Rohtak, HARYANA, India

PGIMS, Pandit BD Sharma University of Health Sciences

🇮🇳Rohtak, HARYANA, India

Dr Deepak Dahiya

Principal investigator

9711474071

deepakdahiya83@gmail.com