Comparison of Digital Intubation (Two-finger) and Video Laryngoscopy — NGT  

Intubated Patients Clinical Trial

Official title: Comparison of Digital Intubation (Two-finger) and Video Laryngoscopy Methods During Nasogastric Tube Insertion in Intubated Patients

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Abstract Background: A number of patients referring to the emergency departments (EDs) due to airway obstruction or decreased level of consciousness require the establishment of a definite airway using intubation. On the other hand, performing Nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion is very challenging in anesthetized and intubated patients. And, a conclusive method has not yet been presented in this regard. Hence, the current study aimed at comparing Digital Intubation (two-finger) and Video Laryngoscopy methods during NGT insertion.

Materials and Methods: The present clinical trial was performed on 76 intubated patients that were randomly divided into two groups. Groups A and B underwent Video Laryngoscopy and Digital Intubation (two-finger) methods, respectively. Then, the success rate, the number of attempts to insert NGT, duration of insertion, hemodynamic parameters, and patients' satisfaction level were recorded and examined in this study.

Clinical Trial Description

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Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Intubated Patients

• NCT number: NCT04414839
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: June 1, 2018
• Completion date: May 15, 2020