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RIFL (Rigid and Flexing Laryngoscope) vs. Fiberoptic Bronchoscope

Intubation; Difficult Clinical Trial

Official title:
RIFL (Rigid and Flexing Laryngoscope) vs. Fiberoptic Bronchoscope: A Comparison of the Ease of Use During Intubation on Difficult Airways

Clinical Trial Summary

We will conduct a randomized trial comparing the success rate and time to intubation using the RIFL vs. the fiberoptic bronchoscope, as the latter is commonly held to be the gold standard of difficult airway devices. Specifically, we wish to compare the of intubation between the two devices in patients with potentially difficult airways as defined by an oropharyngeal class 3-4, BMI greater than 35, or in patients with a history of difficult intubation using direct laryngoscopy.

Clinical Trial Description

Patients who require general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation will be identified the night prior to their surgery based upon the examination documented in their preoperative history and physical. If their body mass index achieves a calculated score of 35 or greater or they have an oropharyngeal class 4 airway then they will qualify to participate.

After written informed consent is obtained, The intubation method would be randomized as one of two groups: intubation via use of the fiberoptic bronchoscope or the RIFL. The intubation attempt will be terminated if the SpO2 <90, HR<50, there is traumatic injury, or time > 100sec. If terminated, the patient will be mask ventilated and the attending anesthesiologist would determine the subsequent technique that will be used for airway management. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Health Services Research

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Clinical Trial Details
NCT number NCT01965938
Study type Interventional
Source Vanderbilt University
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date September 2012
Completion date March 2014
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