Video Laryngoscopy Versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Nasotracheal Intubation in Neonates and Infants With Congenital Heart Disease Under 1 Year Before Cardiac Surgery: A Pilot Study

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare the success rate of the first attempt at nasotracheal intubation using video laryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy in newborns and infants under 1 year old with congenital heart disease. The study focuses on patients who require nasotracheal intubation during general anesthesia for cardiac surgeries. This pilot study evaluates different intubation methods to improve airway management in this vulnerable population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive nasotracheal intubation either with a video laryngoscope (using systems like Storz C-MAC Miller or McGrath Video Laryngoscope) or with a direct laryngoscope (using Miller or Macintosh blades). Each method represents a study group, and the procedures will be performed during the scheduled cardiac surgery. During the study, researchers will monitor and record the success rate of the first intubation attempt within 30 minutes. The study involves 60 neonates and infants who will be closely observed throughout their surgery and postoperative intensive care stay. The outcomes will help determine which technique may be more effective for nasotracheal intubation in this patient group.

Video Laryngoscopy Versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Nasotracheal Intubation