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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

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
NameTimeMethod
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
NameTimeMethod
Airway Insertion TimeImmediately after anesthesia induction

Amount of time it takes to insert airway.

Time to Achieve Best Fiberoptic View15 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

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

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