Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Use of videolaryngoscope for TEE probe insertion: CMAC videolaryngoscope with appropriately sized blade will be inserted intraorally. Findings will be documented with a photograph click
Sponsors
Not sponsored
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All the pediatric patients aged 0 to 18 years coming to the pediatric cardiac surgery operation theatre (PSOT) for surgery who need intra-operative TEE monitoring and those from whom consent for the study has been obtained
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Contraindications for TEE 2. Anticipated/ unanticipated difficult tracheal intubation, trauma during tracheal intubation 3. Children with sore throat, oropharyngeal infection, or neck pain 4. Children weighing <2.5kg
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of oropharyngeal injury during TEE probe insertion in childrenTimepoint: After TEE probe removal at the end of surgery. Symptoms of injury will be asked at discharge. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The number of attempts required for the successful placement of the TEE probe.Timepoint: during insertion of TEE probe;The relation of the esophageal opening with respect to the laryngeal inlet.Timepoint: After TEE probe removal during video laryngoscopy. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Thomas Koshy
SCTIMST
Outcome results
None listed