Sole Predictors of Difficult Intubation - Neck Extension Vs DSE

Comparison of Neck Extension Versus Ultrasound Guided Distance Measured from Skin to Epiglottis (DSE) as Sole Predictors of Difficult Intubation

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230809059095N2

Enrollment

139

Registered

2023-09-12

Start date

2022-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-10-16

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Conditions

Screening for Difficult Intubation.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Comparison group 1: undergoing neck extension as sole predictor. Intervention 2: Comparison group 2: using DSE by USG as a sole predictor for difficulty airway.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA I and II patients aged 20-40 yrs Elective Surgery Surgery under General Anesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of Burns and Trauma to airway Tracheostomy Previous lower airway surgery Unwilling

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Ultrasound guided distance measured from skin to epiglottisis is superior to conventional neck extension when used as sole agents to diagnose difficult airwayin suspected patients. Timepoint: On intubation. Method of measurement: Visibility on laryngoscopy.	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactHassanNasir Minhas

Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute

h.hassan.nasir@gmail.com+92 345 5264734

Outcome results

None listed

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