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NCT Number: NCT04128982

Vidéolaryngoscopy Study of the LPEC in Obese Patients

1. Check the intubation conditions during laryngoscopy without external mobilization of the larynx, with Sellick manoeuvre or with low paratracheal esophagal compression in obese patient 2. International surveys comparing tracheal intubation difficulty on a scale of 1 to 3 between cricoid pressure, Left Paratracheal Esophageal Compression and neutral position

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Key information

Conditions

Videolaryngoscopy

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Javillier

Liège, 4000, Belgium

About this study

Check the intubation conditions during laryngoscopy without external mobilization of the larynx, with Sellick manoeuvre or with low paratracheal esophagal compression in obese patient

International surveys comparing tracheal intubation difficulty on a scale of 1 to 3 between cricoid pressure, Left Paratracheal Esophageal Compression and neutral position

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults patients with BMI > 35 undergoing general anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

  • pregnant women
  • people with facial
  • oropharyngeal abnormalities

Treatment and study plan

mobilization of the larynx

Procedure

Check the intubation conditions during laryngoscopy without external mobilization of the larynx, with Sellick manoeuvre or with low paratracheal esophagal compression in 2 groups: patient in dorsal decubitus or Rapid Airway Management Positioner.

Primary outcomes

  1. Distance between oesophagus and trachea

    Time frame: During laryngoscopy

    Distance between oesophagus and trachea

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Liege

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of the Impact of Sellick's Manoeuvre or Para-tracheal Compression of the Cervical Esophagus on Laryngeal Mass Movement and Vocal Cord Visualization in Obese Patients.

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Oct 16, 2019
Registry last updated
Oct 6, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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