Standard Versus Hyperangulated Video Laryngoscopy Blades for Intubation in Neonates and Small Infants

Launched by AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT MEDICAL CENTER · Apr 25, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to find out which type of video laryngoscope blade—either the hyperangulated Cobalt blade or the straight Miller blade—works better for helping doctors insert a breathing tube in newborns and small infants who weigh 5 kilograms or less and are under 3 months old. The researchers want to see if one blade improves the view of the airway and makes the intubation process easier and safer for these tiny patients. They will also check how many tries it takes to successfully insert the tube, how long it takes, and if there are any complications, like drops in heart rate or oxygen levels.

To participate, infants must be scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia and fit certain health criteria. Specifically, they should not have had any previous difficult airway experiences or certain health issues. The study will involve about 40 infants over a two-year period, and those who enroll can help contribute to understanding which blade is best, potentially improving safety during intubation in this vulnerable age group.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Neonates or small infants with body weight ≤ 5 kg or age ≤ 3 months, scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia.
• • ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) class I-III patients.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with a history of difficult airway or with craniofacial and airway anomalies.
• • ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) class IV patients.
• • Recent respiratory tract infection within the last 2 weeks.