Comparison of cervical spine movement during intubation with the C-MAC Video Stylet to Flexible Bronchoscopy
Elective surgical patients who require intubation will be randomised to one of 2 groups: 1. C-MAC Video Stylet 2. Flexible Bronchoscopy During intubation, fluoroscopy will be recorded for later analysis to determine the amount of cervical spine movement during the intubation process. The intubation will also be timed to determine the duration of the intubation process.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
50
C-MAC Video Stylet
Flexible Bronchoscopy
University Hospital
London, Ontario, Canada
RECRUITINGTime to Intubation
Duration of Intubation
Time frame: Concurrent, during the intubation
C-Spine Movement
Degrees of C-Spine Movement as measured via Fluoroscope
Time frame: Concurrent, during the intubation
Sore Throat
Sore Throat rated as none, mild, moderate, or Severe
Time frame: 24-48 hours post-op.
Vocal Changes
Vocal Changes rated as none, mild, moderate, or Severe
Time frame: 24-48 hours post-op.
Ease of Intubation
Duration of Intubation, scored on a 100 mm VAS
Time frame: Concurrent, during the intubation
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