Endotracheal tube cuff pressure estimation techniques: safety and reliability among women undergoing general anaesthesia with intubation for cesarean sectio
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Elective cesarean sectionPregnancy and Childbirth
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN66168037
- Lead Sponsor
- Habana Medical Services
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Ongoing
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 389
Inclusion Criteria
1. Parturients scheduled for elective cesarean section under general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation
2. Aged 18 to 40 years
3. American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status (ASA-PS) score 1-2
Exclusion Criteria
1. Patients with a history of difficult intubation or multiple attempts (more than three attempts) during intubation
2. Parturient requiring emergency intubation
3. Parturient with a higher risk for aspiration
4. Intubation performed by non-anaesthesia staff
5. Parturient with known anatomical laryngotracheal abnormalities
6. Those expected to remain intubated beyond the operation room period
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <br> 1. Endotracheal tube cuff pressure determined using a standard manometer, predetermined volume of air (10 - 15 ml), or manual palpation of endotracheal tube pilot balloon immediately after intubation or prior to extubation. The technique used and the cuff pressure estimated in each group is recorded<br> 2. Cuff pressure associated complications (cough, sore throat, hoarseness, and blood-streaked expectoration) determined during an interview after 24 hours of extubation<br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Overall perioperative satisfaction, evaluated as 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = satisfactory, 1 = poor, during an interview on the day of discharge