Comparison of Intubating Conditions in 25° Head-up Position and Strict Supine (NCT03339141) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparison of Intubating Conditions in 25° Head-up Position and Strict Supine
France1,000 participantsStarted 2017-11-29
Plain-language summary
Tracheal intubation, particularly before surgery, is traditionally done in supine position. It was shown in the general population and in obese patients in particular, that the pre-oxygenation in a 25° head-up position provided a better efficiency of the pre-oxygenation and an apnea time longer. This position would also allow for better intubation conditions in direct laryngoscopy.
The investigators intend to assess two different patient's intubation position : supine position and 25° head-up position
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* \- patients scheduled for various surgeries requiring general anesthesia with curare, with intubation of the trachea, eligible for intubation by direct laryngoscopy.
* \> 18 years
* patients with social security
Exclusion Criteria:
* Emergency surgery.
* Patient who requiring rapid sequence induction.
* Intubation without curare.
* Expected difficult intubation with planned modification of the intubation protocol (i. e. intubation under fibroscopy, airtrach or videolaryngoscopy)
* Patient with a history of epilepsy, pulmonary or cardiovascular disease (including ischemic heart disease, symptomatic asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease).
* Patient with mask phobia.
* BMI\> 30kg / m2
* Patient who are refusing to take part.
* Patient protected major, minor, pregnant women, patients deemed incapable of giving informed consent.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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