Intubation Complication
Conditions
Brief summary
We aim to identify anatomical factors that affect upper esophageal occlusion during the application of paratracheal pressure.
Detailed description
Measure the sternomental distance, thyromental distance, neck length, neck circumference, Mallampati score, BMI, Neck motion, inter-incisor gap, thyrosternal distance. And analysis these factors are associated with upper esophageal occlusion or not.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* ≥ 19 years old * schedule for general anesthesia
Exclusion criteria
* Limited neck extension * Abnormality or anomaly, history of surgery in the neck, esophagus, face, upper airway part. * Who has weak teeth * Who has pulmonary aspiration risk
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of esophageal occlusion rate | 10 sec | Esophageal occlusion is defined as passing an esophageal stethoscope |
Countries
South Korea