Efficacy of Modified Thenar Eminence vs C-E Mask Ventilation Techniques in Unconscious Apnoeic Edentulous Patients Undergoing Induction of General Anaesthesia.

To compare the efficacy of modified thenar eminence technique versus C-E technique of mask ventilation in unconscious apnoeic patients during induction of general anaesthesia in edentulous patients a prospective randomized cross-over study. - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/11/097631

Enrollment

Registered

2025-11-18

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Modified the air eminence technique: For mask ventilation before intubation Control Intervention1: C-E technique: For mask ventilation during preoxygenation in unconscious patients

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients willing to participate voluntarily and sign informed consent. Male or female edentulous patients aged more than 60 years. Patients belonging to American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II. Patients posted for elective surgeries under general anaesthesia. BMI between 18-30 kg/m

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient not giving consent Age less than 60 years ASA grade 3,4,5

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the efficacy of modified thenar eminence technique vs C-E technique of mask ventilation in unconscious, apnoeic patients during induction under General Anaesthesia in edentulous patientsTimepoint: 0 to 2 minutes	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To assess the Peak airway pressure (PMAX). To assess EtCO2.Timepoint: 0 to 2 minutes	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr NEVIL BALAR

Smt.Bhikiben Kanjibhai Shah Medical Institute and Research Centre

dr_jatinpatel@yahoo.co.in9879368363

Outcome results

None listed

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