Effectiveness of Cricoid Pressure During Videolaryngoscopy Versus Direct Laryngoscopy

Launched by SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · May 28, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at the effectiveness of a technique called cricoid pressure during two different methods of placing a breathing tube: videolaryngoscopy and direct laryngoscopy. Cricoid pressure is a way to help keep the airway open, which is especially important when patients are under general anesthesia. The goal of the study is to see which method is more successful in preventing airway obstruction in adults.

To be eligible for this trial, participants should be adults scheduled for general anesthesia with a tracheal intubation, meaning they will need a breathing tube during surgery. However, people with certain health conditions like uncontrolled diabetes, severe obesity, or those who have had previous esophageal or gastric surgery won’t be able to participate. The trial is not yet recruiting patients, so there is no immediate action needed. If someone is eligible and decides to join, they will be informed about what to expect during the study, helping to ensure their safety and comfort.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult patients scheduled to have general anesthesia with tracheal intubation
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Gastroesophageal reflux disease, achalasia, bowel obstruction,
• • BMI \> 35 kg/m2
• • Uncontrolled diabetes
• • Pregnancy
• • Previous esophageal, and gastric surgery
• • Dental damage or anticipated difficult airways
• • Who do not consent to the study