Health Condition 1: null- Patients suffering from atlanto-axial dislocation either traumatic or congenital without uncontrolled severe systemic illness
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) ASA grade I-II patients who are scheduled to undergo surgery for atlanto-axial dislocation under general anaesthesia. 2) Age between 12-65 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Patient refusal or inability to consent 2)Emergency intubation 3) Anticipated difficult intubation 4)Contraindication to neuromuscular blockade. 5)History of difficult intubation. 6)Patients with increased risk of pulmonary aspiration
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of interrelationship and dynamic change of bony landmark associated with fiberoptic bronchoscopy when compared to videolaryngoscopy which could be suggestive of possible worsening/improving cervical spinal canal diameterTimepoint: Interrelationship and dynamic change of bony landmark during intubation will be recorded in CD and analysed postoperatively by Radiologist. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Development of acute neurologic deficitTimepoint: 6 hr postoperatively | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
PGIMER, Chandigarh