Tracheal intubation is commonly performed using a standard Macintosh blade, but recently there has been advanced technology using video laryngoscopy (VL).In this modern era, there are various types of available VL to make it easier for anesthesiologists to perform intubation, especially in patients with difficult airway anatomy. Various studies showed different results regarding the effectiveness of both C-MAC® and McGrath®, by assessing the comparison of the effectiveness, valuable information will be obtained for further consideration by experts in choosing the best tools in the future.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
68
Endotracheal intubation using either McGrath or C-MAC video laryngoscopy
Sanglah General Hospital
Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Intubation time
Time required to perform intubation until endotracheal tube is properly positioned
Time frame: From first intubation attempt until successful intubation, an average of one minute
Ease of intubation
Difficulty level of intubation, scores 1-2, 1=effortless, 2=difficult
Time frame: From first intubation attempt until successful intubation, an average of two minutes
Number of intubation attempts
The number of times required for a successful intubation
Time frame: From first intubation attempt until successful intubation, an average of one minute
Glottic visualization
Visualization of glottic assessed by the POGO (Percentage of Glottis Opening) score, 1=best, 4=worst
Time frame: During first intubation attempt, an average of 30 seconds
Complications of intubation
Includes orotracheal trauma, presence of blood in the blades, laryngospasm, bradycardia
Time frame: From first intubation attempt until successful intubation, an average of one minute
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