Effectiveness of Video System in Improving Learning of Tracheal Intubation Using Standard Laryngo… (NCT01080118) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Video System in Improving Learning of Tracheal Intubation Using Standard Laryngoscopy Among Novices
United States90 participantsStarted 2010-02
Plain-language summary
The use of the video laryngoscope to teach laryngoscopy will improve the performance of tracheal intubation done by novices because it will allow a shared view of the airway leading to a better feedback from the trainer to the trainee.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 75 Years
SexALL
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Students:
Inclusion criteria for the medical student:
* Medical student or intern rotating through the anesthesiology department
Exclusion criteria for the medical student:
* Previous attempts of laryngoscopy in humans
* Subject who refuses participation
Patients:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 -75 years of age
* ASA PS I, II
* Procedure that will require General anesthesia with tracheal intubation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \< 18 years old or greater than 75 years of age
* Patient or student who refuses participation
* ASA Physical status class III or greater
* History of lung disease
* History of obstructive sleep apnea
* History of difficult intubation
* Evidence of possible difficult airway (Mallampati Class \>2, TMH distance \<6 cm, mouth opening \<4 cm and limited neck mobility)
* Unanticipated difficult laryngoscopy (defined by inability of the attending anesthesiology to intubate after 2 attempts)
* Patients at risk for aspiration
* Patients with BMI greater than 35
* Pregnant patients