Comparing two laryngoscopes for double lumen tube insertion during thoracic surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to determine which laryngoscope, the C-MAC blade D video laryngoscope or the Macintosh laryngoscope, is more effective for double lumen tube (DLT) insertion in patients undergoing elective thoracic surgeries. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups, with intubation times and hemodynamic changes monitored during the procedure. The study will assess the time taken for intubation and changes in heart rate and blood pressure at various intervals post-intubation. Data will be analyzed using SPSS to evaluate the outcomes of each laryngoscope type.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Mallampati 1 and 2.
* ASA 1 and 2.
* Patients who will be prepared for elective thoracic surgeries under general anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant Patients.
* Patients with anticipated difficult airway.
* Patients with limited neck extension.
* Thyromental distance less than 6.5cm.
* BMI greater than 35. (Weight in kilogram (kg) divided by height in meters squared)
* Patients at a risk of aspiration.
* Failure to intubate the patient after 3 attempts.

Where it's running

• Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma
  Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dr Sidra Javed Consultant Anaesthetist, MBBS, FCPS, pain Fellow
• Email: sidra_dow@yahoo.com
• Phone: +93333 2474831

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.