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Comparison of Direct Laryngoscopy, Truview EVO2 and Glidescope in Pediatric Patients

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Intubation
Interventions
Device: Macintosh blade
Device: Glidescope
Device: Truview PCD
Registration Number
NCT01023568
Lead Sponsor
The Cleveland Clinic
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two novel videolaryngoscope systems, the Glidescope and the Truview PCD against standard direct laryngoscopy (DL) in pediatric patients. The investigators primary hypothesis is that the use of videolaryngoscope devices, Glidescope and Truview provide better laryngeal views in pediatric patients as measured by Cormack and ehane (C\&L) (1 to 4, 4 the worst), without increasing the time taken to intubate (TTI), compared with direct laryngoscopy (DL).

The investigators secondary hypotheses are that the use of Glidescope and Truview PCD provoke less hemodynamic response and fewer episodes of de-saturation in pediatric patients.

Detailed Description

Advances in airway management have led to development on videolaryngoscopy devices including the Glidescope® (Verathon Inc, Bothwell, USA), the AWD® (Pentax Corporation, Tokio, Japan) and most recently the Truview PCD (Truphatek International Ltd, Netanya, Israel). The use of videolaryngoscopy devices in adults have demonstrated some advantages including, minimal trauma on the airway and better view of the glottis.

The Glidescope is designed with a 60º angle and a camera on the inferior aspect just at the inflection point. The view is obtained anteriorly and the camera is located remote from the glottis providing a good visual field. The video image is displayed on a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), with electronic recording available. Despite a good experience using Glidescope in adults, few studies have been published in pediatric patients. Kim et al. in a randomized study comparing the use of Glidescope with direct laryngoscopy in children, demonstrated better or equal laryngoscopic view with longer time for intubation using the Glidescope.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
134
Inclusion Criteria
  • ASA physical status I-III
  • elective general surgical procedures
  • from 0-10 years-old
Exclusion Criteria
  • increase intracranial pressure
  • history of severe gastrointestinal reflux
  • sore throat
  • upper respiratory airway infection
  • known or suspected difficult airway or coagulopathy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Macintosh bladeMacintosh bladeIntubation with Macintosh blade laryngoscope
GlidescopeGlidescopeIntubation with Glidescope laryngoscope
Truview PCDTruview PCDIntubation with the Truview PCD laryngoscope
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to Successfully Intubate Patient.from start of intubation to successfully intubated up to 5 minutes
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean Hemodynamic Response: Mean Arterial Blood Pressuremeasured at 1 minute interval at induction time and from intubation for 10 minutes
Cormack-Lehane Gradeimmediately after intubation
Number of Participants Who Experienced Desaturationmeasured at 1 minute interval at induction time and from intubation for 10 minutes.

Desaturation was defined as SpO2 less than 90% at induction time or any time from intubation to 10 minutes after

Mean Hemodynamic Response: Heart Ratemeasured at 1 minute interval at induction time and from intubation for 10 minutes.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Cleveland Clinic

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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