Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Ultrasound guided awake intubation: Ultrasound will be used to guide the endotracheal tube into trachea during awake intubation
Control Intervention1: Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope g
Sponsors
NIL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 to 65 years, American Society of Anesthesia (ASA) grade I or II, with normal neurological status, undergoing awake intubation due to anticipated difficult airway posted for elective surgery
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patient’s refusal Age 65 years; pregnant and nursing women ASA grade III or IV Patients with restricted neck mobility Cardio-pulmonary compromised patients Patient with abnormal higher mental functions Patients with history of recurrent epistaxis, nasal blockage Patients allergic to xylometazoline, lignocaine.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare effectiveness of ultrasound versus flexible fiber-optic bronchoscope for awake intubation in terms of time required for intubationTimepoint: Time required for intubation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare effectiveness of ultrasound versus flexible fiber-optic bronchoscope for awake intubation in terms of success rateTimepoint: Ability to pass the endotracheal tube correctly in first attempt;To compare the frequency of complications (upper airway trauma, pain in neck, sore throat, infection etc.)Timepoint: During intubation - for trauma Upto 24 hours - rest | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDeepak Singla
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh
Outcome results
None listed