Video Classification of Intubation in Spain for Pediatric Patients

What this Trial Is About

This research focuses on improving airway management during surgery, particularly for pediatric patients facing difficult intubation. It aims to evaluate the use of the Video Intubation Classification (VCI) scale, which categorizes key aspects of tracheal intubation performed via videolaryngoscopy. The study highlights the importance of accurate airway assessment and communication to enhance patient safety during surgery. The study observes pediatric patients scheduled for surgery at Spanish hospitals over one year starting in 2025. It involves comparing the VCI scale assessments made by the intubator and an observer to better understand and document intubation procedures. The VCI score details blade type, the percentage of glottic opening, and the ease or difficulty of tube insertion during videolaryngoscopy. Participants will be monitored throughout their scheduled surgeries, with researchers collecting VCI scale data from both the clinician performing the intubation and an independent observer. The primary outcomes focus on the agreement and accuracy of these VCI scale assessments. The study supports ongoing efforts to improve airway management protocols and safety checklists for pediatric surgical care.

Video Classification of Intubation in Spain (VCI) (Pediatrics)