Comparison of McGrath Laryngoscope With Macintosh Laryngoscope in Obstetric Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section

Aga Khan University60 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the McGrath video laryngoscope with the Macintosh laryngoscope in patients undergoing cesarean section.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cesarean Section

Interventions

McGrath Video LaryngoscopeDEVICE

A video laryngoscope.

Macintosh LaryngoscopeDEVICE

A classic laryngoscope.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 45 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 - 45 years * American society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) II patients Exclusion Criteria: * Category 1 Cesarean section * Anticipated difficult airway * Renal, hepatic, neuro-muscular, or cardiovascular illness

Locations (1)

Aga Khan University

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Intubation time

Time frame: 30 - 60 seconds from laryngoscope insertion in the oral cavity till detection of end tidal carbon dioxide trace.

Cormack Lehane grade

Time frame: During laryngoscopy.

Pogo score

Time frame: During laryngoscopy.

Secondary Outcomes

Mean Arterial Blood Pressure

Time frame: Before intubation and 1 minute after intubation

Heart Rate

Time frame: Before intubation and 1 minute after intubation.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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