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comparing the glottis position by Laryngoscopy and comfortableness of anaesthesiologist in sniffing and simple head extension positions with two different table heights.

Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process, (2) ICD-10 Condition: K00-K95||Diseases of the digestive system, (3) ICD-10 Condition: G00-G99||Diseases of the nervous system, (4) ICD-10 Condition: N00-N99||Diseases of the genitourinary system, (5) ICD-10 Condition: N00-N99||Diseases of the genitourinary system,
Registration Number
CTRI/2023/06/054164
Lead Sponsor
SPONSOR NO NEED
Brief Summary

1. Laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation is a very basic procedure to be mastered by all anaesthesiologists. Positioning the patient head at proper height assumes a very high importance to complete the task. Heath highlighted the benefits of using an adjustable operating table and the ergonomic benefits of different heights—high during cannulation to prevent back discomfort, a bit lower for airway management, and even lower for short trainees. It has been suggested that the patient’s face should be placed at the height of the anaesthetist’s xiphoid process for comfortable intubation without requiring the anaesthetist to bend his/her back.

 H.C.Lee studiedpatients face at 4 different landmarks relative to the anaesthesiologist bodyand concluded that higher operating table position provide better laryngoscopicview and less discomfort during tracheal intubation.Smitha prakashstudied two different head positions likesniffing position and simple head extension for laryngoscopic view andintubation difficulty in adults and concluded that sniffing position issuperior to simple head extension with regard to ease of intubation and hasassessed by Intubation Difficulty Scale(IDS). Presently we will be conducting the study to compare the ease of laryngoscopy and endotrachealintubation in sniffing and simple head extension position at two differentoperating table heights namely xiphisternum and nipple level relative to theperforming Anesthesiologist.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria

Age 18 to 60 years ASA grade I and II Surgeries undergoing under GA.

Exclusion Criteria

Obese patients, (BMI>30) Unstable Cervical spine Patients with congenital or acquired airway abnormalities Patients with lose teeth and edentulous jaws Patients requiring rapid sequence induction.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
i) Successful intubation with reference to ease and duration of Laryngoscopy andAt the time of Intubation
intubationAt the time of Intubation
ii) Cormack- Lehane gradingAt the time of Intubation
iii) Number of attemptsAt the time of Intubation
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
i) pressor responseii) Airway injury

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

PES INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES ANC RESEARCH

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Chittoor, ANDHRA PRADESH, India

PES INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES ANC RESEARCH
🇮🇳Chittoor, ANDHRA PRADESH, India
DR CHANDRA SEKHAR T
Principal investigator
9440042400
dr.chandu24@gmail.com

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