Comparison of hemodynamic responses and upper airway morbidity following orotracheal intubation in hypertensive patients - Macintosh direct laryngoscope versus Glidescope videolaryngoscope

The aim of the study is to compare the classic intubating device, the Macintosh direct laryngoscope with the Glidescope® videolaryngoscope for orotracheal intubation in hypertensive patients scheduled for surgery under general anaesthesia. The Primary outcome is to compare  hemodynamic responses (Blood pressure and heart rate) to orotracheal intubation using the Macintosh direct laryngoscope and the Glidescope® videolaryngoscope. The Secondary outcomes are  Total intubation time,   Number of intubation attempts, Complications during intubation and Postoperative airway morbidity assessed after 24 hrs - sore throat, hoarseness, dysphagia, and cough.

Fifty patients with hypertension controlled on antihypertensive medications scheduled for elective surgery under general anaesthesia requiring orotracheal intubation will be randomly divided into two groups of 25 each and assessed on the above mentioned outcomes.