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Comparison of Two-hand Mask Ventilation Technique: Standard V-E Versus Reversal V-E Technique

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Intubation
Interventions
Procedure: Reversal V-E ventilation technique
Procedure: Standard V-E ventilation technique
Registration Number
NCT03170037
Lead Sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Brief Summary

This study hypothesizes that a novel reversal V-E ventilation technique will retain its high efficiency as that of standard V-E technique and will be easier to use.

Detailed Description

Despite advances in intubation technology, difficult airways persist. Because it is failure to oxygenate, not failure to intubate, that ultimately leads to brain injury and cardiovascular collapse, effective mask ventilation is at least as important as successful intubation. Therefore optimizing mask ventilation is crucial for clinicians. When difficult mask ventilation encounters, clinicians often switch to two hand technique to hold the mask including either "C-E" clamp or "V-E" clamp. Both volume mode ventilation and pressure mode ventilation are superior with the V-E technique as compared to the C-E technique. The study will test the hypothesis that a novel reversal V-E mask ventilation technique will retain its high efficiency as that of standard V-E technique but be easier to use than standard V-E technique.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
92
Inclusion Criteria
  • Over 18 years of age
  • Requiring general anesthesia
  • BMI =>30
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Untreated ischemic heart diseases
  • Respiratory disorders, including COPD and asthma
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA) physical class of 4 or greater
  • Undergoing emergency surgery
  • Requiring rapid sequence intubation for aspiration protection
  • Non propofol - induction of anesthesia
  • Requiring fiberoptic intubation
  • Pregnant women or women who have given birth within the last month
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Reversal V-E ventilation techniqueReversal V-E ventilation techniqueAfter induction of anesthesia subject will be ventilated using the reversal V-E ventilation technique. Ventilation will be carried out using pressure mode ventilation at respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute, I:E ratio of 1:2, peak inspiratory pressure of 20cmH2O and no PEEP. If the subjects can be adequately ventilated, as defined by perceivable chest movement and end tidal CO2 during the first three breaths, ventilation will continue for total ten breaths.
Standard V-E ventilation techniqueStandard V-E ventilation techniqueAfter induction of anesthesia subject will be ventilated using the standard V-E ventilation technique. Ventilation will be carried out using pressure mode ventilation at respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute, I:E ratio of 1:2, peak inspiratory pressure of 20cmH2O and no PEEP. If the subjects can be adequately ventilated, as defined by perceivable chest movement and end tidal CO2 during the first three breaths, ventilation will continue for total ten breaths.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Visual score of friendliness of mask holding technique using 11 point scaleConclusion of masked ventilation (approximately 5 minutes)

Visual score of friendliness of mask holding technique using 11 point scale when 0 is easy and 10 is difficult.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
AUC of exhaled tidal volume (Vt) tracePeriod of masked ventilation (approximately 5 minutes)

Comparison of AUC of exhaled tidal volume trace

Peak inspiratory airway pressurePeriod of masked ventilation (approximately 5 minutes)

Peak inspiratory airway pressure

Vt/AUCPeriod of masked ventilation (approximately 5 minutes)

Vt/AUC of exhaled Vt

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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