Status:
COMPLETED
Clinical Evaluation of the Storz CMAC Laryngoscope
Lead Sponsor:
Oregon Health and Science University
Conditions:
Intubation
Airway Management
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-99 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the utility of a video assisted device for intubation (placement of a breathing tube) during surgery. This study specifically aims to compare a video assisted intubation wi...
Detailed Description
Patients will be specifically screened for predictors by history and physical exam of potential airway difficulty. The role of video laryngoscopy in airways predicted to be difficult is poorly defined...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult patients presenting for elective surgery who are fasted and who have one of the following difficult airway predictors:
- mallampati classification 3
- mallampati classification 4
- Reduced mouth opening (\<3cm)
- reduced cervical motion
- history of previous difficult intubation or multiple laryngoscopy attempts
Exclusion
- Patients less than 18 years old, patients who are not fasted (\>6 hrs. NPO)
- Patients who have contraindications to the administration of neuromuscular blocking drugs
- Patients who have a documented history of intubation on first attempt with C-L grade 1 laryngeal view
- Patients who are deemed to difficult and dangerous to anesthetize without first securing an airway.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
300 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00956592
Start Date
October 1 2009
End Date
December 1 2010
Last Update
April 5 2018
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239