Glottic View Using Supraglottic Devices in Pediatric Patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Operative Surgical Procedures

• Registration Number: NCT02532465
• Lead Sponsor: Senthil G. Krishna

Brief Summary

Endotracheal intubation is the gold standard for securing the airway. However, while managing patients with difficult airways, various supraglottic devices have been used as rescue airway devices. The aim of this study is to compare the fiberoptic view through the internal aspect of the i-gel versus the Air-Q LMA in pediatric patients. By examining the fiberoptic view through these two devices, the investigators will determine which device provides a clearer passage to the glottic opening and is therefore the preferred conduit to aid endotracheal intubation in difficult airways.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2015-08
• Study First Submitted: 2015-08-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2015-08-21
• Study First Posted: 2015-08-25
• Primary Completion: 2018-07-26
• Study Completion: 2018-09-26
• Status Verified: 2019-07
• Results First Submitted: 2019-07-30
• Results First Submitted QC: 2019-07-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-07-30
• Results First Posted: 2019-08-22
• Last Update Posted: 2019-08-22

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients less than 18 years of age who will be receiving an LMA as part of standard of care for their procedure.

Exclusion Criteria

• None

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Acceptable View of the Glottic Aperature (Grade I-II)	15 seconds after insertion of Air-Q or i-gel	Grade I view - Glottic aperture seen completely without any obstruction, Grade II view - Glottic aperture seen only partially but visual obstruction is less than 50%.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Airway Insertion Time	Immediately after anesthesia induction	Amount of time it takes to insert airway.
Time to Achieve Best Fiberoptic View	15 seconds after insertion of Air-Q or i-gel	After confirmation of adequate placement and ventilation, a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope was inserted through the stem of the supraglottic device to visualize the glottic aperture. The time taken for bronchoscopy, defined as time from disconnection of the anesthetic circuit from the SGA to first visualization of the glottic aperture, was recorded.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nationwide Children's; 🇺🇸 Columbus, Ohio, United States