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Optimal pillow height for visualization of vocal cords in general anesthesia.

Laryngoscopy and intubation with head elevation for optimal laryngeal exposure

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/04/018514
Enrollment
60
Registered
2019-04-09
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: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: LARYNGOSCOPY with different heights of pillows 4 cm, 7cm pillows used : laryngoscopy with different heights of pillows for optimal laryngeal exposure Control Intervention1: comparator a

Sponsors

Elizabeth Nishi V
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: patients of ASA 1 and 2 scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: limited mouth opening respiratory infections cranio-facial malformations weight 90 kgs

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To determine the optimal laryngeal exposure with different pillow heightsTimepoint: 1.Laryngoscopy time 2.time for intubation 3.presence of blood in laryngoscope blade 4.success rate of intubation 5.No.of attempts—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Complications associated with Laryngoscopy and intubationTimepoint: Presence of blood Trauma to the mucous membranes Hoarseness of voice Sore throat—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactElizabeth Nishi Vijayakumar

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical college and Hospital

vishwanath0506@gmail.com9940062335

Outcome results

None listed

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