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Modification of the Stylet Shape of the Glidescope for Facilitating Difficult Intubation

NCT05744388 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2023-02-27

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Summary

The undersurface of the disposable blade of the Glidescope will be lubricated by a jelly substance to facilitate its entrance to the mouth without trauma to the soft tissues. In addition the stylet ( Gliderite) shape will be modified to be an obtuse angle. This technique modification will be applied for obese patients with suspected difficult intubation criteria who are scheduled for bariatric surgeries.

Conditions

  • Difficult Intubation

Interventions

DEVICE

Gliderite® shape modification

The stylet will be more obtuse angle than the standard shape. The stylet will be lubricated also before being fitted inside the endotracheal tube. The blade will be introduced inside the mouth midline, the tube will be held from the upper third and introduced in the midline also sliding over the blade and introduced inside the glottis.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ain Shams University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sabah Ayoub, MD · Ain Shams University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-03-01
Primary Completion
2023-06-01
Completion
2023-07-01

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