University of New Mexico
This study compares the time required to complete intubation in obese patients (Body Mass Index 40 or greater) when using either the GlideScope or Airway Scope video laryngoscope device to help place the endotracheal tube.
This is a randomized controlled trial of two video laryngoscope devices when used in patients with high (≥40) Body Mass Index (BMI): Airway Scope (Nihon Kohden) and GlideScope (Verathon Inc.). The study compares several outcomes as proxies for ease of intubation including time to complete intubation, number of attempts needed, minimum peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) during intubation, and number of episodes of SpO2 falling below 90% before intubation is completed. The patient population is consenting adult patients with BMI ≥40, who are already scheduled for general anesthesia. Intubations…
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (age ≥18 years) * Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥40 * Scheduled for surgery with general anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Congenital facial or airway anomalies * History of major neck surgery or tracheostomy * History of any lung diseases/conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, lung resection, or lung cancer * History of cardiac failure or myocardial infarction * Prisoners
Intubation performed by anesthesiologist using the GlideScope video laryngoscope device
Intubation performed by anesthesiologist using the Airway Scope video laryngoscope device
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