Intubation technique Surgery Intubation technique
Conditions
Interventions
After three minutes of oxygen administration via facemask, intravenous (iv) induction of general anesthesia (1 µg/kg fentanyl, 3 mg/kg propofol and 0.7 mg/kg rocuronium) the following interventions wi
Sponsors
Catharina Hospital Eindhoven (Netherlands)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) grade I - II 2. Normal airway 3. Undergoing a surgical intervention for which endotracheal intubation is indicated 4. Aged 18 years or above, either sex
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Younger than 18 years 2. Patients requiring more than blade size III of laryngoscope 3. Patients with pre-operative predictors of a difficult airway (Mallampati score IV, thyromental distance less than 65 mm, interincisor/interdental distance less than 35 mm) 4. Patients with inadequate neck movement 5. ASA III - IV 6. Patients requiring surgery of the face and throat
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Differences between direct and indirect laryngoscopies with respect to the frequency with which forces are applied on the upper and lower teeth. The measurement of forces will be performed with Flexiforce (r) sensors (A201-25, Tekscan, MA) fixed to the blade of the laryngoscope at the possible area of contact with the teeth. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| For the cases in which forces are being applied, differs the magnitude of forces between the laryngoscopes? | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed