Ultrasonography vs Conventional Methods for Prediction of Difficult Airway in Adult Patients
Completed
- Conditions
- Difficult Intubation
- Registration Number
- NCT03799055
- Lead Sponsor
- Benha University
- Brief Summary
The aim of this study to assess and compare between methods of prediction of difficult airway including Mallmpati score , thyromental distance and us measured distance from skin to epiglottis(DES) t the level of thyrohyoid membrane in adult patients requiring endotracheal intubation for an elective surgical procedure.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 80
Inclusion Criteria
- American Society of Anaesthesia class 1,2and 3.
- elective surgical procedure requiring endotracheal intubation.
- Age 18_60 years old.
- BMI less than 40kg/meter square.
Exclusion Criteria
- patients refusal.
- Unable to give consent.
- Preexisting airway malformations or pathology.
- History of difficult intubation.
- Pregnancy.
- Patients with tracheostomy tube.
- BMI more than 40 kg/meter square.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Prediction of difficult airway Preoperative Assess which method is better for prediction of difficult airway DES or conventional
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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What molecular mechanisms underlie difficult airway prediction using ultrasonography in adult patients?
How does ultrasonography-measured distance from skin to epiglottis compare to Mallampati score and thyromental distance in predicting difficult intubation?
Are there specific biomarkers associated with difficult airway characteristics that can be identified through ultrasonography or conventional methods?
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Benha University Hospital
🇪🇬Banhā, Banha, Egypt
Benha University Hospital🇪🇬Banhā, Banha, Egypt