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Comparison of modified Mallampati Test in supine and upright position with and without Phonation in predicting DIFFICULT LARYNGOSCOPY AND INTUBATION in 3-12 year child

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Health Condition 1: null- Congenital anomalies are excluded
Registration Number
CTRI/2018/02/012099
Lead Sponsor
Department of Anesthesia
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria

ASA grades from 1 to 2 who are scheduled for general anaesthesia

Exclusion Criteria

Patient with anticipated difficult airway having features of craniofacial dysmorphy like

1.Micrognathia

2.Mid face hypoplasia

3.Macroglossia

4.Cleft lip and cleft palate

5.TMJ ankylosis

6.Restricted neck movement

7.Apparent swelling in neck and upper airway

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Modified Mallampati test significantly worsens in supine position compared to upright position however airway assessment in both position without phonation equally predict difficult laryngoscopy and intubation in paediatric patients. <br/ ><br>Timepoint: One year
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Airway evaluation using Modified Mallampati test in supine position can be routinely applied in bedridden patient and in patient requiring emergency intubation.Timepoint: One year
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