Comparison of Miller and Macintosh Laryngoscopes, CMAC and Glidescope Videolaryngoscopes in Inexperienced Users: a Pediatric Manikin Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Videolaryngoscopes (VL)
- Sponsor
- Joseph D. Tobias
- Enrollment
- 43
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Time to Endotracheal Intubation
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will compare the CMAC and Glidescope videolaryngoscopes (VL) to traditional direct laryngoscopy (DL) using either a Miller or Macintosh laryngoscope by studying the performance of users. This will involve the use of an intubating pediatric manikin to assess various aspects of endotracheal intubation by experienced and inexperienced users.
Detailed Description
The commonly used method for endotracheal intubation in children is direct laryngoscopy using a Miller or Macintosh blade. Videolaryngoscopy is a widely accepted pediatric airway management. Videolaryngoscopes (VL) provide an indirect view of glottis without the need to align the oral, pharyngeal, and glottis structures. Some types of VLs provide also direct view of glottis with indirect view. Videolaryngoscopes can be used as a teaching tool for learners as they can visualize all the anatomical structures of larynx at the same time with the performer. VLs may facilitate the learning of endotracheal intubation in inexperienced users in the pediatric population. There are limited data on the use of videolaryngoscopes by anesthesia providers and medical personnel who are inexperienced in the use of videolaryngoscopes.
Investigators
Joseph D. Tobias
Chairman, Professor of Anesthesiology
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Faculty pediatric anesthesiologists
- •Trainees (SRNAs, residents, fellows, and medical students)
- •Nurses from NCH
Exclusion Criteria
- •If subjects are unwilling to participate.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Time to Endotracheal Intubation
Time Frame: the same day (within seconds to minutes)
The amount of time it took to successfully intubate the manikin using each device.
Secondary Outcomes
- Successful Intubation Within 120 Seconds(2 minutes)