Goal Directed Numeric Coaching as a Means of Preoxygenation

Thomas Jefferson University86 enrolled

Overview

Pre-oxygenation is an anesthetic technique that allows for extended apneic (suspension of breathing) time prior to attempted endotracheal intubation. A common method to achieve adequate pre-oxygenation is having a patient take four vital capacity breaths of 100% oxygen in thirty seconds. This study seeks to determine if goal directed numeric coaching can lead to more accurate vital capacities during this technique.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Pre-oxygenation

Interventions

Group A Standard 4 deep breaths measured in milliliters from the ventilator.BEHAVIORAL

Tidal volume breath measured in milliliters

Group B Coached 4 deep breaths measured in milliliters from the ventilatorBEHAVIORAL

Coached tidal volume breath measured in milliliters

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status 1 and 2 * nonsmokers * primary English speaking * undergoing elective surgery with planned endotracheal intubation Exclusion Criteria: \-

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Vital capacity breaths measured in milliliters

Measured vital capacity breaths volume in milliliters

Time frame: Pre oxygenation period prior to induction of general anesthesia

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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