A comparison of intubation success in difficult intubation cases: The use of a Frova intubation catheter versus a Bonfils intubation fiberoscope

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Completed

• Conditions: Difficult intubation; Difficult airway; Anaesthesiology - Other anaesthesiology

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000058178
• Lead Sponsor: Selcuk University

Brief Summary

1. Research question: In the present study, the success rates of Frova catheter and Bonfils fiberscope were compared in patients with difficult intubation. 2. Background information: A difficult airway is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in patients who undergo surgical interventions. Therefore, many devices and algorithms have been developed for the management of a difficult airway. However no study have been conducted comparing these two instruments to date. 3. Participant characteristics: The primary analysis was based 60 participants (n:30, n:30) with difficult intubation. 4. Key results: The main outcomes were the success rates of placement of the tracheal tube in the trachea and the duration of the tracheal intubation process. 5. Limitations: The limitations of our study are that more patients could be reached and pediatric patients were not included.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2017-11-01
• Study Start: 2019-01-16
• Last Update Posted: 28 January 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

We studied 50 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I–III patients, aged 18-65. These cases were undergoing elective surgical procedures requiring tracheal intubation and general anaesthesia, and had been involved in at least one intubation attempt that had been deemed unsuccessful and was performed by an anaesthetist who has at least three years of experience.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who were pregnant, emergency cases, those younger than 18 years, those who had gastroesophageal reflux and delayed gastric emptying, and patients with severe pulmonary disease were excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified