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Preoperative Prediction of Difficult Laryngoscopy in Diabetic Patients: Importance of the Palm Print Test

NCT06676865 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 150

Last updated 2024-11-06

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Summary

The investigators assessed upper airway management at the pre-anaesthetic consultation using the usual clinical criteria. On the day before surgery, diabetic patients were assessed for the palm print sign to predict difficult laryngoscopy. After induction of anesthesia, laryngoscopy was performed with a Macintosh metal laryngoscope blade. At this stage of the study, patients were categorized into two groups: difficult and easy laryngoscopy.

Conditions

  • Difficult Laryngoscopy
  • Diabetes
  • Preoperative Period

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

the palm print test

The patient's dominant hand was pressed firmly against a blue ink pad, then onto a white sheet of paper without applying body weight. The palm prints were scored as follows: * Grade 0: All phalangeal areas visible * Grade 1: Deficiency in the interphalangeal areas of the 4th and 5th digits * Grade 2: Deficiency in the interphalangeal areas of the 2nd to 5th digits * Grade 3: Only the tips of the digits visible The palm print test was scored from 0 to 3. Grades 2 and 3 were considered indicators of difficult intubation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Mongi Slim Hospital

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-12-01
Primary Completion
2024-05-31
Completion
2024-07-31

Countries

  • Tunisia

Study Locations

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