Primary Objective: is there any vocal fold pathology after short term intubation? Secondary Objectives: - Which vocal fold pathology occurs after short term intubation? - What is the effect of short term intubation on voice quality? - What are the subjective findings of the patients regarding their voice after short term intubation?
Conditions
Interventions
1. Videolaryngostroboscopy
2. Acoustic analysis
3. Voice Handicap Index (questionnaire).
Sponsors
Maastricht University Medical Centre
P/O Box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All adult (>18years) patients, male and female undergoing an elective procedure under general anaesthesia requiring endotracheal intubation or laryngeal mask ventilation. Short term is defined as lasting less than 3 hours.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Upper airway and neck operations, procedures after which the view on the larynx is hindered; 2. Procedures taking more than 3 hours.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Vocal fold pathology documented by videolaryngostroboscopy, voice analysis and validated questionnaires. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactJ.W. Brunings
PO Box 5800
Outcome results
None listed