Macintosh Blade Size for Endotracheal Intubation in Operative Rooms

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, CLERMONT-FERRAND · Jan 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking into the best size of the Macintosh blade used for endotracheal intubation, which is a common procedure where a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help patients breathe during surgery. Researchers want to find out which blade size works best to reduce complications during this procedure. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it is aimed at adults aged 18 and older who are admitted to participating operating rooms and need mechanical ventilation.

To be eligible for the study, participants must be covered by public health insurance and provide written consent to join the study. However, people who might have a difficult time with intubation or who refuse to participate will not be included. If you join the study, you can expect to help researchers learn more about the best practices for intubation, which could improve safety and outcomes for future patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients must be admitted in a participating operative room and require mechanical ventilation through an orotracheal tube.
• • Adult (age ≥ 18 years)
• • Subjects must be covered by public health insurance
• • Written informed consent from the patient or proxy (if present) before inclusion or once possible when patient has been included in a context of emergency.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Anticipated difficult intubation requiring videolaryngoscopy or other technic in first place
• • Nasotracheal intubation
• • Refusal of study participation or to pursue the study by the patient
• • Absence of coverage by the French statutory healthcare insurance system
• • Protected person