Intubation, Laryngoscopy
Conditions
Brief summary
Several videolaryngoscopes have been developed but few have been compared in terms of their learning curves and efficacy. The aim of this study is to compare the learning curves of Airtraq versus King Vision in a group of residents trained in direct laryngoscopy. Four residents will perform, after a short training in manikin, 8 intubations with each device. The sequence of use of the devices will be randomized. Outcome measures will be duration of intubation attempt, glottic visualization and percentage of intubation success.
Interventions
DEVICEAirtraq indirect laryngoscopy
Attempt to intubation using the Airtraq device
DEVICEKing Vision indirect laryngoscopy
Attempt to intubation using the King Vision device
Sponsors
Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias
Fundación Asturcor
Fundación para la Investigación Biosanitaria del Principado de Asturias
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I-II. * Elective surgery. * General anesthesia required.
Exclusion criteria
* Bronchoaspiration risk. * Pharmacological allergies. * Craniofacial anomalies. * Body mass index \> 30. * Prior history of airway management complications. * Presence of clinical signs predictive of difficult intubation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Time for intubation | 60 seconds | Time required from the insertion of the blade beyond the incisors until one complete wave pattern of capnography is monitored. |
| Glottic visualization | 60 seconds | Scale of glottic visualization achieved |
| Intubation success | 60 seconds | Percentage of intubation success |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed