Comparing C-MAC Blade D Video and Macintosh Laryngoscopes for Double Lumen Tube Insertion in Adults Undergoing Planned Thoracic Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are comparing two types of laryngoscopes to see which is better for inserting a Double Lumen Tube DLT during planned thoracic surgeries. The study focuses on whether the C-MAC blade D video laryngoscope is faster and causes fewer heart and blood pressure changes than the traditional Macintosh laryngoscope. This research is conducted to improve intubation safety and efficiency due to the challenges of DLT insertion, which can be difficult and risky. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one receives intubation with the C-MAC blade D video laryngoscope, and the other with the Macintosh laryngoscope. The procedures take place during anesthesia induction. The time to complete intubation is measured from the start of laryngoscope insertion until three full capnograph cycles occur. During the study, participants heart rate and blood pressure are closely monitored at baseline, and at 1, 3, and 5 minutes after intubation. Data collection lasts approximately 24 hours from enrollment. The research team will analyze the collected data to compare the two devices based on intubation time and hemodynamic effects. The total study duration for participants is about one day after surgery.

C-MAC Blade D Video Vs Macintosh Laryngoscope for Double Lumen Tube Insertion