Health Condition 1: null- PATIENTS FOR SURGERY UNDER GENERAL ANAESTHESIA
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Laryngeal views on direct laryngoscopy using miller laryngoscope blade: Direct laryngoscopy performed using miller and macintosh laryngoscope blade and the laryngeal views compared with
Sponsors
Maulana Azad Medical College
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age group of 18-65 of either sex 2.ASA grading 1 and 2 excluding those with cardiovascular disease. 3.Mallampatti score of 1-2 4.Thyromental distance of more than 6 cms 5.Inter-incisor gap of more than 3 fingers. 6.Adequate neck flexion and extension: Using a Goniometer. 7.BMI less than 30kg/m 2
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with congenital or acquired airway abnormalities 2.Patients with loose teeth or edentulous patients. 3.Patients with increased risk of aspiration 4.Pregnant females.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.To evaluate and compare the best laryngeal view obtained using Miller and Macintosh blade with the operating table height at three difficult levels i.e. anaesthetistâ??s umbilicus, xiphoid process and nipples. Timepoint: Best laryngeal views after 3 minutes | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To measure the degree of head extension achieved with the two laryngoscope blades at the three above mentioned positions of the operating table height. Timepoint: 3 minutes | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactKush Sharma
Maulana Azad Medical College
Outcome results
None listed