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
Name Time Method 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
Name Time Method 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