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A study to compare easiness of placement of endotracheal tube using video laryngoscopy between sniffing position where neck flexed with cervical extension and ramped position where patients upper body and head aligned in slightly upper position compared to lower body , in obese patients.

Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Other obesity,
Registration Number
CTRI/2024/01/061638
Lead Sponsor
Dr Steffi Thomas
Brief Summary

This study is a longitudinal , comparing easiness in video laryngoscopic tracheal intubation between sniffing and ramping position in obese patients in 80 patients that will be conducted in Amala institute of medical sciences, thrissur. The primary outcome is to compare the intubation time and laryngoscopic view in both positions. The second outcome is to find factors assosciated with intubation failure.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria

1.ASA 1,2 and 3 2.BMI greater than 30 Kg per sq metre.

Exclusion Criteria

1.history of difficult intubation and cervical spine defect, 2.history of previous head and neck surgeries, 3.any risk factors present for pulmonary aspiration, 4.rapid sequence intubation, 5.anticipated difficult airway requiring fibreoptic bronchoscopy.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparison of total intubation time and laryngoscopic view in sniffing and ramped position in video laryngocopy guided intubation in obese18 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Factors associated with intubation failure18 months
Assess complication in sniffing and ramped position in video laryngoscopy guided intubation in obese18 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Amala institute of medical sciences, Thrissur

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Thrissur, KERALA, India

Amala institute of medical sciences, Thrissur
🇮🇳Thrissur, KERALA, India
Dr Steffi Thomas
Principal investigator
8138884322
drpegasus88@gmail.com

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