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Comparison of RAMP position with modified RAMP position in laryngoscopic view during intubation of morbid obese patients for bariatric surgery.

Comparison of RAMP position with modified RAMP position in laryngoscopic view during intubation of morbid obese patients for bariatric surgery.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20170109031852N5
Enrollment
80
Registered
2020-05-07
Start date
2020-04-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-05-18

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Conditions

obesity. Overweight and obesity

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group one : In the RAMP group, the patient lies on the bed in a supine position and a standard pillow is made of surgical drapes and placed under the patient's head and sh

Sponsors

Iran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: BMI greater than 35 No history of deformity in the head and neck No lung disease No history of drug use The average age between 18-70 years No history of difficult intubation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with difficult airways History of heart disease History of asthma History of COPD History of obstructive sleep apnea Malampati score more than 3

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Intubation time. Timepoint: From the moment of starting the intubation to the end of the intubation. Method of measurement: Minutes.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Blood O2 saturation after intubation. Timepoint: After intubation. Method of measurement: Pulse oximeter.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahzad Alimian

Iran University of Medical Sciences

mahzadalimian@gmail.com+98 21 6435 2326

Outcome results

None listed

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