Head and Neck Positions for Endotracheal Intubation Using a Videolaryngoscope

SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center174 enrolled

Overview

In this study, the investigators evaluate the effect of head positions (simple extension vs. sniffing position vs. head elevation) on endotracheal intubation using a videolaryngoscope.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

174

Conditions

Endotracheal Intubation

Interventions

endotracheal intubationPROCEDURE

Endotracheal intubation is performed in simple head extension or sniffing position using a McGrath MAC videolaryngoscope.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 19 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for general anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Limited neck extension * Anatomical anomalies or history of surgery in the upper airway * Weak teeth * Risk of pulmonary aspiration

Locations (1)

Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center

Seoul, South Korea

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Ease of intubation

Ease of endotracheal intubation is assessed using the intubation difficulty scale. Intubation difficulty scale includes number of attempts, number of operators, number of alternative techniques, glottic opening and so on.