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An observational study involving comparison of two methods, Ratio of distance between hyoid bone and chin in extension to neutral position and Ratio of neck circumference to distance between thyroid cartilage and chin, in visualising the larynx during intubation in patients admitted in ICU.

Comparison of Hyomental distance ratio and Neck circumference to Thyromental distance ratio for predicting difficult visualisation of larynx in intensive care unit, an observational study.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/04/032898
Enrollment
115
Registered
2021-04-16
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: J22- Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection

Interventions

Control Intervention1: Hyomental Distance Ratio: Patient will be kept in supine position with head in neutral position and mouth closed, without a pillow, the distance from the tip of the hyoid bone t

Sponsors

M S Ramaiah Medical College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18-60 years Patients requiring mechanical ventilation Hemodynamically stable ICU patients

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Upper airway pathology(maxillofacial fractures, tumors, anatomical deformities) Cervical spine fracture Midline neck swellings Recent head and neck surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Comparing the predictive value of Hyomental Distance Ratio and Neck Circumference to Thyromental Distance Ratio for Difficult Visualization of Larynx in ICU.Timepoint: 2 minutes—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vikas K N

M S Ramaiah Medical College

vikas.vikas7@gmail.com9844186745

Outcome results

None listed

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