CompletedNot Applicable

Combined Technique for Difficult Intubation

Netherlands40 participantsStarted 2012-08

Plain-language summary

A difficult tracheal intubation can be a problem, even if one has taken all precautions. A possible solution can be using a videolaryngoscope in conjunct with the Bonfils® intubation scope. As such, the videolaryngoscope can be used to achieve the best possible view and space of the laryngeal inlet for the insertion and manoeuvring of the Bonfils® intubation scope.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Informed patient consent Age \> 18 years History of difficult intubation (Cormack and Lehane III-IV) One or more predictors of a difficult intubation: * restricted neck movement * thyromental distance \< 60 mm * interincisor/interdental distance \< 30mm * BMI \> 35 kg.m-2 Elective surgery making endotracheal intubation necessary (other than head and/or neck surgery) Fasted (≥ 6 hours) Exclusion Criteria: * No informed patient consent Age \< 18 years Emergency surgery, head and/or neck surgery Fasted \< 6 hours

What they're measuring

Cormack and Lehane grade achieved when using the combination technique compared with the Cormack and Lehane grade achieved earlier when using the Macintosh (video)laryngoscope alone.

Timeframe: The patients will be followed during induction of anesthesia, an average of 10 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01691703

SponsorCatharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-02

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