The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of using the McMurray Enhanced Airway (MEA) which is a flexible extended-length distal pharyngeal airway on improving oxygen delivery compared to standard nasal cannula.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
The MEA is non-sterile. It can be used in inpatient or outpatient surgery, in hospital or clinic settings, or in an emergency setting. The MEA has five parts: an optional 15 mm connector, flange (color-coded for size), elongated cushioned bite block, flexible cannula, and distal tip, and a channel to allow for passage of air and a suction catheter. The MEA is designed to open and maintain a patient's upper airway. Oxygen will be delivered through the breathing circuit with the following parameters: 40% oxygen at 6 liters/min flow throughout the procedure time. The MEA will be placed in the participant's oropharyngeal airway one time during an in-person visit.
Participants in this group will use the nasal cannula to deliver oxygen as per standard of care one time during the in-person visit.
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGIncidence of hypoxia
Determine the incidence of hypoxia defined as oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry (SPo2)= 75-89%.
Time frame: during procedure (up to 60 minutes)
Incidence of subclinical hypoxia
Determine the incidence of subclinical hypoxia defined as SPo2= 90-95%.
Time frame: during procedure (up to 60 minutes)
Incidence of severe Hypoxia
Determine the incidence of severe hypoxia defined as SPo2\<75%.
Time frame: during procedure (up to 60 minutes)
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