Is HugeMed Video Laryngoscope Superior to McGrath in Pediatric Patients

Marmara University40 enrolled

Overview

Videolaryngoscopes improve laryngeal visualization in children under 3 years. In this study we aimed to compare Hugemed and McGrath videolaryngoscopes regarding their Cormach-Lehane (CL) and percentage of glottic opening (POGO) scores. Furthermore, tracheal intubation success rates, need for cricoid pressure and optimization maneuvers, and hemodynamic changes are compared.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DEVICE_FEASIBILITY

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Difficult Intubation

Interventions

Hugemed VideolaryngoscopeDEVICE

After general anesthesia induction, the first group of patients (Group M, n=20) was intubated with the McGrath videolaryngoscope. For the second group (Group H, n=20), the Hugemed videolaryngoscope was used. Patients were intubated using one of the appropriate blades numbered 1, 2, or 3 based on their height, weight, and age.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 MonthsMax age: 3 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: total of 40 elective surgical patients under the age of 3, classified as ASA 1-3 risk group, who underwent general anesthesia with no anticipated difficult airway. Exclusion Criteria: Patients who could not obtain parental consent, those classified as ASA 4 and above, individuals with serious cardiac and respiratory problems, and patients anticipated to have a difficult airway were not included in the study.

Locations (1)

Marmara University Pendik Research and Training Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)