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Comparing Two Techniques to Assess Ease of Introducing a Breathing Tube in Children

Total Intravenous Versus Inhalational Anaesthesia for Fibreoptic Bronchoscope Guided Nasotracheal Intubation in Children

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/02/011815
Enrollment
30
Registered
2018-02-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- ASA I Children

Interventions

Intervention1: Inhalational Induction: To be carried out with Sevoflurane Control Intervention1: Intravenous Induction: To be carried out by Ketofol, a mixture of Ketamine and Propofo.

Sponsors

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. belonging to ASA Physical Status category I 2. undergoing elective procedures 3. undergoing general anaesthesia with endotracheal tube as device for airway

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. anticipated airway difficulties 2. diminished cardiorespiratory reserve 3. a known allergy with either ketamine or propofol 4. neurological disease 5. neuromuscular disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
to compare the intubating conditions and success of intubation between ketofol, an intravenous anaesthetic combination as compared to conventional inhalational anaesthesia without muscle relaxation for fibreoptic guided endotracheal intubation in childrenTimepoint: Following Induction At the time of insertion of ET tube

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Hemodynamic Changes Number of attempts to intubationTimepoint: Following Induction At the time of insertion of ET tube

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAnkit Rimal

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

tjpreethy@gmail.com7087009530

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026