Airway Management, Endotracheal Intubation, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Lateral Position
Conditions
Brief summary
This case series study evaluated whether placing a breathing tube using a camera (gastrointestinal endoscope) is safe and effective for patients lying on their left side during stomach and intestine exams under anesthesia. The main questions were: How often does the tube placement work on the first try? How long does it take to place the tube? Are there any safety issues, like injuries or breathing problems? Researchers enrolled 40 adults needing anesthesia for stomach/intestine exams. All participants had the breathing tube placed while lying on their left side using the camera-guided method. The steps included: Positioning the patient on their left side with head/neck support. Inserting a lubricated camera through the mouth to view the throat. Placing the breathing tube into the windpipe under direct camera view. The method avoided the risks of moving anesthetized patients from their back to the side. It may reduce risks linked to repositioning patients during surgery. Future studies with more participants and different medical teams are needed to confirm these results.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Changlong Qiao
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* The study population comprised individuals requiring endotracheal intubation during elective gastrointestinal endoscopy in the left lateral position
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who declined informed consent were excluded
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The success rate of the first intubation attempt and intubation time (from endoscope insertion to tube connection) | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks |
Countries
China
Outcome results
None listed