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Vidéolaryngoscopy Study of the LPEC in Obese Patients

Completed
Conditions
Videolaryngoscopy
Interventions
Procedure: mobilization of the larynx
Registration Number
NCT04128982
Lead Sponsor
University of Liege
Brief Summary

1. Check the intubation conditions during laryngoscopy without external mobilization of the larynx, with Sellick manoeuvre or with low paratracheal esophagal compression in obese patient

2. International surveys comparing tracheal intubation difficulty on a scale of 1 to 3 between cricoid pressure, Left Paratracheal Esophageal Compression and neutral position

Detailed Description

Check the intubation conditions during laryngoscopy without external mobilization of the larynx, with Sellick manoeuvre or with low paratracheal esophagal compression in obese patient

International surveys comparing tracheal intubation difficulty on a scale of 1 to 3 between cricoid pressure, Left Paratracheal Esophageal Compression and neutral position

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adults patients with BMI > 35 undergoing general anaesthesia
Exclusion Criteria
  • pregnant women
  • people with facial
  • oropharyngeal abnormalities

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Videolaryngoscopymobilization of the larynxCheck the intubation conditions during laryngoscopy without external mobilization of the larynx, with Sellick manoeuvre or with low paratracheal esophagal compression in 2 groups: patient in dorsal decubitus or Rapid Airway Management Positioner.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Distance between oesophagus and tracheaDuring laryngoscopy

Distance between oesophagus and trachea

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Javillier

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Liège, Belgium

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