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Comparing Hemodynamic Changes for Intubation With Shikani Intubating Stylet and Macintosh Laryngoscope

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01271543
Enrollment
60
Registered
2011-01-06
Start date
2011-02-28
Completion date
2012-03-31
Last updated
2016-04-15

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Conditions

Anesthesia

Keywords

Comparison of hemodynamic, endotracheal intubation, changes induced by, performed, the aid of the SOS, as compared to the Macintosh Laryngoscope

Brief summary

Because of its simplicity of function and reliability, direct laryngoscopy it is routinely used for endotracheal intubation during general anesthesia. However, direct laryngoscopy is fraught with concerns for cardiovascular stimulation during induction of general anesthesia. This can be attributed to the placement of the laryngoscope blade into the vallecula and then applying force in an upward direction to expose the glottic opening. The average force necessary for visualization of the glottic opening is approximately 5.4kg. This can lead to significant pressor responses and tachycardia though stimuli to supraglottic region. An alternative airway management device is the Shikani optical stylet (SOS). It is an effective, safe and reusable intubation device that has been shown to be effective in cases of difficult intubation. It consists of a fiberoptic bundle within a J - shaped malleable stainless steel sheath. At the proximal end of the sheath is an eyepiece with an attachment to a light source. An adjustable tube stop firmly affixes the endotracheal tube to the stylet, and has a port to be able to deliver oxygen. (4) The operator inserts the tip of the stylet with the loaded endotracheal tube into the patient's oropharynx and under direct visualization through the eyepiece, is able to visualize the vocal cords. Because the end of the stylet is at the end of the endotracheal tube, it can be directly visualized to be entering trachea past the vocal cords. The investigators hypothesize that endotracheal intubation performed by the aid of SOS by minimizing oropharyngolaryngeal stimulation will result in fewer hemodynamic changes in patients with normal airways as compared with the MacIntosh laryngoscope.

Interventions

DEVICEEndotracheal Intubation

General anesthesia will be induced with fentanyl 1-2 mcg/kg, 2-3 mg/kg propofol and maintained with 50% air /50% oxygen and isoflurane. Neuromuscular blockade will be obtained with rocuronium 0.5 mg/kg. Laryngoscopy will be performed with Shikani optical stylet (SOS) (one size) or MacIntosh laryngoscope blade size 3 for women and size 4 for men. Endotracheal intubation will be performed with an endotracheal tube of internal diameter of 7.0 mm l for female patients and 8 mm for male in both groups. Noninvasive blood pressure and heart rate will be recorded preinduction, preintubation, and every min for the first 5 min after successful intubation. The patients will be questioned post-operatively about symptoms of a sore throat, hoarseness, dysphonia or dysphagia in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and again 24 hours after surgery.

Sponsors

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* 18 - 75 years, ASA I and II, normotensive, Mallampati class: I and II, thyromental distance \> than 6.5 cm, interincisor distance \> than 3 cm, BMI \< 35 Kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

*

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Double ProductNoninvasive blood pressure and heart rate will be recorded preinduction, preintubation, and every min for the first 5 min after successful intubation.The double product was measured. The double product is calculated by multiplying the heart rate with the systolic blood pressure. It is also known as the rate pressure product and it is used to measure hemodynamic response.The double product is calculated from the values obtained preinduction, during intubation and after intubation.(5 minutes after intubation)The double products from each time point are averaged to get one mean double product value.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Time to Complete Laryngoscopy and Successful IntubationNoninvasive blood pressure and heart rate will be recorded preinduction, preintubation, and every min for the first 5 min after successful intubation.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

The study was performed at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Pre-assignment details

No events

Participants by arm

ArmCount
MacIntosh Group
Endotracheal Intubation : General anesthesia will be induced with fentanyl 1-2 mcg/kg, 2-3 mg/kg propofol and maintained with 50% air /50% oxygen and isoflurane. Neuromuscular blockade will be obtained with rocuronium 0.5 mg/kg. Laryngoscopy will be performed with a MacIntosh laryngoscope blade size 3 for women and size 4 for men. Endotracheal intubation will be performed with an endotracheal tube of internal diameter of 7.0 mm l for female patients and 8 mm for males. Noninvasive blood pressure and heart rate will be recorded preinduction, preintubation, and every min for the first 5 min after successful intubation. The patients will be questioned post-operatively about symptoms of a sore throat, hoarseness, dysphonia or dysphagia in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and again 24 hours after surgery.
30
Shikani Optical Stylet
Endotracheal Intubation : General anesthesia will be induced with fentanyl 1-2 mcg/kg, 2-3 mg/kg propofol and maintained with 50% air /50% oxygen and isoflurane. Neuromuscular blockade will be obtained with rocuronium 0.5 mg/kg. Laryngoscopy will be performed with Shikani optical stylet (SOS) (one size). Endotracheal intubation will be performed with an endotracheal tube of internal diameter of 7.0 mm l for female patients and 8 mm for males. Noninvasive blood pressure and heart rate will be recorded preinduction, preintubation, and every min for the first 5 min after successful intubation. The patients will be questioned post-operatively about symptoms of a sore throat, hoarseness, dysphonia or dysphagia in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and again 24 hours after surgery.
30
Total60

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicShikani Optical StyletMacIntosh GroupTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
1 Participants30 Participants31 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
29 Participants0 Participants29 Participants
Age, Continuous39.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13
39.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11
39.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13
Region of Enrollment
United States
30 participants30 participants60 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
18 Participants17 Participants35 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants13 Participants25 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 300 / 30
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 300 / 30

Outcome results

Primary

Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Double Product

The double product was measured. The double product is calculated by multiplying the heart rate with the systolic blood pressure. It is also known as the rate pressure product and it is used to measure hemodynamic response.The double product is calculated from the values obtained preinduction, during intubation and after intubation.(5 minutes after intubation)The double products from each time point are averaged to get one mean double product value.

Time frame: Noninvasive blood pressure and heart rate will be recorded preinduction, preintubation, and every min for the first 5 min after successful intubation.

Population: double product (DP) of systolic blood pressure multiplied by heart rate

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MacIntosh GroupHeart Rate and Blood Pressure Double Product9114 (beats/minute)*mmHgStandard Deviation 1125
Shikani Optical StyletHeart Rate and Blood Pressure Double Product8804 (beats/minute)*mmHgStandard Deviation 610
Secondary

Time to Complete Laryngoscopy and Successful Intubation

Time frame: Noninvasive blood pressure and heart rate will be recorded preinduction, preintubation, and every min for the first 5 min after successful intubation.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MacIntosh GroupTime to Complete Laryngoscopy and Successful Intubation28.8 secondsStandard Deviation 14
Shikani Optical StyletTime to Complete Laryngoscopy and Successful Intubation37.41 secondsStandard Deviation 12

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026