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Comparison of Glottic Views and Intubation Times in the Supine and 25 Degree Back-up Positions

NCT02934347 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 781

Last updated 2017-05-11

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Summary

Our hypothesis is that the view of the glottis may be improved by putting all patients requiring intubation in the ramped or back up position while maintaining the classic sniffing position.

Conditions

  • Elective Surgical Patients

Interventions

PROCEDURE

25 degree back-up position

To test whether a 25 degree back-up position improves laryngeal views and makes intubation easier compared to the standard horizontal position

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Raj M Reddy, FRCA · Anaesthetic Department, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-02-29
Primary Completion
2014-11-30
Completion
2015-01-31

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