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NCT Number: NCT02991820

VL vs DL in Inexperienced Users: a Pediatric Manikin Study

This study will compare the CMAC and Glidescope videolaryngoscopes (VL) to traditional direct laryngoscopy (DL) using either a Miller or Macintosh laryngoscope by studying the performance of users. This will involve the use of an intubating pediatric manikin to assess various aspects of endotracheal intubation by experienced and inexperienced users.

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Key information

Conditions

Videolaryngoscopes (VL) Direct Laryngoscopy (DL) Inexperienced Users

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

About this study

The commonly used method for endotracheal intubation in children is direct laryngoscopy using a Miller or Macintosh blade. Videolaryngoscopy is a widely accepted pediatric airway management. Videolaryngoscopes (VL) provide an indirect view of glottis without the need to align the oral, pharyngeal, and glottis structures. Some types of VLs provide also direct view of glottis with indirect view. Videolaryngoscopes can be used as a teaching tool for learners as they can visualize all the anatomical structures of larynx at the same time with the performer. VLs may facilitate the learning of endotracheal intubation in inexperienced users in the pediatric population. There are limited data on the use of videolaryngoscopes by anesthesia providers and medical personnel who are inexperienced in the use of videolaryngoscopes.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Faculty pediatric anesthesiologists
  • CRNAs
  • Trainees (SRNAs, residents, fellows, and medical students)
  • Nurses from NCH

Exclusion criteria

  • If subjects are unwilling to participate.

Treatment and study plan

Miller

Device

Direct laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation attempted by each provider using direct laryngoscopy (DL) with a Miller laryngoscope

Macintosh

Device

Direct laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation attempted by each provider using DL with a Macintosh laryngoscope

C-MAC

Device

Indirect laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation attempted by each provider using the C-MAC video laryngoscope

Glidescope

Device

Indirect laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation attempted by each provider using the GlideScope video laryngoscope

Primary outcomes

  1. Time to Endotracheal Intubation

    Time frame: the same day (within seconds to minutes)

    The amount of time it took to successfully intubate the manikin using each device.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Successful Intubation Within 120 Seconds

    Time frame: 2 minutes

    The number of participants who were able to successfully intubate the manikin using each device within 120 seconds.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Joseph D. Tobias

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Miller and Macintosh Laryngoscopes, CMAC and Glidescope Videolaryngoscopes in Inexperienced Users: a Pediatric Manikin Study

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Dec 14, 2016
Registry last updated
Jul 18, 2018

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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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