Comparison of C-MAC Blade D Video Laryngoscope and Macintosh Laryngoscope for Double Lumen Tube Insertion in Patients Undergoing Elective Thoracic Surgeries

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are comparing two types of laryngoscopes to find out which one is better for inserting a Double Lumen Tube (DLT) in patients undergoing planned thoracic surgeries. The study focuses on whether the C-MAC blade D video laryngoscope or the traditional Macintosh laryngoscope is more effective in terms of the time it takes to intubate and the changes in heart rate and blood pressure during the procedure. The study is conducted at the Department of Anesthesiology at SMBBIT, Pakistan, with ethical approval and informed consent from participants. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: Group A uses the C-MAC blade D video laryngoscope, while Group B uses the Macintosh laryngoscope. Intubation timing is measured from the moment the laryngoscope blade is inserted until three complete capnograph cycles are observed. Hemodynamic parameters including heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and mean arterial pressure are recorded at baseline, 1 minute, 3 minutes, and 5 minutes after intubation. During the study, participants are assessed for intubation time and changes in vital signs related to laryngoscopy. The total duration of monitoring for heart rate and blood pressure changes spans approximately 24 hours from enrollment. Data collected will be analyzed using SPSS software to compare the performance of the two laryngoscope types in terms of efficiency and safety during DLT insertion.

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