Airway Complication of Anesthesia, Difficult or Failed Intubation
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this research is to compare if insertion of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) vs. use of face mask, will reduce the time needed to achieve adequate ventilation prior to insertion of the breathing tube.
Interventions
Insertion of Laryngeal Mask airway for ventilation or use of Face Mask
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* BMI ≥ 35. * Patients willing to participate and provide an informed consent. * Patients scheduled to undergo an elective surgical procedure including laparoscopic or robotic that requires GETA.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who require administration of succinylcholine for induction/intubation * Patients with history of uncontrolled GERD.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Successful ventilation | Up to 15 minutes during the initial period of intubation. | Compare time needed to achieve ventilation |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Subjective criteria of difficult ventilation and intubation | Up to 30 minutes during the initial period of intubation |
Countries
United States