Status:

COMPLETED

GlideScope Versus Direct Laryngoscope for Emergency Intubation

Lead Sponsor:

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Conditions:

Oral Intubation

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess if the GlideScope video laryngoscope is superior to the Macintosh direct laryngoscope for definitive airway management in acutely-injured patients.

Detailed Description

On admission to the emergency department following traumatic injury, many patients require placement of an artificial airway to support their breathing, provide oxygen and protect their airway. This p...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • require emergency intubation

Exclusion

  • age \< 18
  • require surgical airway on initial assessment
  • have known or strongly suspected spinal cord injury

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 16 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

623 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01235065

Start Date

July 1 2008

End Date

November 16 2016

Last Update

June 1 2023

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R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201