Clinical Evaluation of the Storz CMAC Laryngoscope
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Hospital |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 99 |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | October 2009 |
| End Date: | December 2010 |
A Randomized Control Trial to Determine First Attempt Intubation Success With the CMAC Laryngoscope vs. Macintosh Blade in Airways Predicted to be Difficult
This study aims to evaluate the utility of a video assisted device for intubation (placement
of a breathing tube) during surgery. This study specifically aims to compare a video assisted
intubation with the CMAC laryngoscope to conventional devices in the setting of intubations
predicted to be difficult.
of a breathing tube) during surgery. This study specifically aims to compare a video assisted
intubation with the CMAC laryngoscope to conventional devices in the setting of intubations
predicted to be difficult.
Patients will be specifically screened for predictors by history and physical exam of
potential airway difficulty. The role of video laryngoscopy in airways predicted to be
difficult is poorly defined. This study aims to recognize if video laryngoscopy is more
useful than conventional laryngoscopy as a first attempt for those with anticipated
difficulty.
potential airway difficulty. The role of video laryngoscopy in airways predicted to be
difficult is poorly defined. This study aims to recognize if video laryngoscopy is more
useful than conventional laryngoscopy as a first attempt for those with anticipated
difficulty.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult patients presenting for elective surgery who are fasted and who have one of the
following difficult airway predictors:
- mallampati classification 3
- mallampati classification 4
- Reduced mouth opening (<3cm)
- reduced cervical motion
- history of previous difficult intubation or multiple laryngoscopy attempts
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients less than 18 years old, patients who are not fasted (>6 hrs. NPO)
- Patients who have contraindications to the administration of neuromuscular blocking
drugs
- Patients who have a documented history of intubation on first attempt with C-L grade 1
laryngeal view
- Patients who are deemed to difficult and dangerous to anesthetize without first
securing an airway.
We found this trial at
1
site
3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, Oregon 97239
Portland, Oregon 97239
503 494-8311
Oregon Health and Science University In 1887, the inaugural class of the University of Oregon...
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