Comparison Between McGrath and Macintosh Laryngoscopes for DLT Intubation in Thoracic Surgery Patients.

Launched by AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY · Aug 9, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different tools used to help doctors place a breathing tube in patients undergoing thoracic (chest) surgery. The two devices being compared are the McGrath laryngoscope and the Macintosh laryngoscope. The main goals are to find out which device allows doctors to successfully place the tube on the first try and how long it takes to do so with each device.

To participate in this study, you should be between 18 and 65 years old and scheduled for elective thoracic surgery that requires one lung to be temporarily out of service. However, if you have certain conditions, like a history of difficult intubation or a recent respiratory infection, you may not be eligible. If you choose to take part, you'll be placed in one of two groups: one using the Macintosh device and the other using the McGrath device. This research aims to improve patient care by determining which method is more effective for patients needing this type of surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 18-65 years
• • American Society of Anaesthesiologists physical status (ASA) I, II, III
• • Elective thoracic surgery patients, requiring one lung ventilation.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients requiring rapid sequence induction
• • Patients with a structural problem in the airway on chest radiography
• • History of difficult intubation
• • Planned tracheostomy \\ the presence of a tracheostomy
• • Patients with a BMI \>35 kg\\m2. Who at risk of regurgitation\\ Aspiration
• • Anticipated Difficult Airway (Mallampati IV)
• • Pre-existing sore throat or hoarseness, or recent respiratory infection (\<15 days)