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Comparing the endotracheal tube cuff pressures for patients under general anesthesia with endotracheal tube

Comparison of endotracheal cuff pressures inflated using two techniques - Minimal occlusive volume (MOV) and Pressure Volume Loop closure (PVL-C) used as a guide to provide adequate seal of airway. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/03/064259
Enrollment
40
Registered
2024-03-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Minimal Occlusive Volume technique of inflation of cuff: In the MOV technique, cuff is to be slowly inflated with 2ml air followed by 0.5 ml increments until the air leakage sound disap

Sponsors

Seth GS Medical College and KEM hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult Patients planned for elective surgeries under general anaesthesia with cuffed endotracheal tube in supine position

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with anticipated difficult intubation or History of difficult intubation Known anatomical laryngeal abnormalities Past history of tracheostomy BMI more than 30 kg/m2 Pregnant females

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To measure and compare cuff pressures obtained by MOV and PVL techniques of cuff inflation.Timepoint: immediately post intubation—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To record The volume of air introduced in the cuff The incidence of side effects like sore throat and hoarseness associated with different cuff pressures. Timepoint: immediately Post intubation Upto 24 hours post extubation—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shruti Soni

Seth GS Medical College and KEM hospital

sonishrut@gmail.com9167649061

Outcome results

None listed

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