Improving laryngoscopic view during intubation in children
Improvement of Laryngoscopic View by Bed-up-head-elevated Position During Tracheal Intubation in Paediatric Patients
This study is testing if changing the position of children during intubation can help doctors get a better view of their airways when putting them to sleep for surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 125 (estimated) |
| Ages | 3 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Malaya Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kuala Lumpur) |
| Trial ID | NCT05885789 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate whether the Bed-Up-Head-Elevated (BUHE) position enhances the laryngoscopic view during tracheal intubation in pediatric patients aged 3 to 12 years. Participants undergoing elective surgery requiring intubation will have their laryngoscopic views assessed in two positions: the traditional sniffing position and the BUHE position. The study will compare the POGO scores, which measure the quality of the laryngoscopic view, between these two positions to determine if the BUHE position provides a significant improvement. Additionally, the ease of handling the laryngoscope will be evaluated during each position.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 3 to 12 years scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia that requires tracheal intubation.
Not a fit: Patients with known difficult airways, airway malformations, respiratory or cardiovascular diseases, or recent upper respiratory infections may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved intubation success rates and reduced complications in pediatric patients.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored positioning during intubation, this specific approach using BUHE in pediatric patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 3 to 12 years * Elective surgery under general anaesthesia requiring tracheal intubation Exclusion Criteria: * Parents' / Guardian's refusal * Known case of difficult airway or airway malformation or airway obstruction * Patients with respiratory or cardiovascular disease * Patients requiring rapid sequence induction * Recent Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) of 2 weeks
Where this trial is running
Kuala Lumpur
- University of Malaya Medical Center — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bao Zhen Dr. Kim, MD — University of Malaya Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Bao Zhen Dr. Kim, MD
- Email: zhenkim1990@gmail.com
- Phone: +6016-7978582
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.