Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Clinical Trial
Official title:
Clinical Evaluation of Ambu® Auragain™ as a Conduit for Intubation in Paediatrics
This study will be conducted as a prospective observational study
This study will be done in any of the operating theatres of University Malaya Medical Centre
This study will involve paediatric cases ( ages 3-12 years )posted for elective operations
which require general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation
Ambu Aura Gain will be used as a conduit for intubation
All eligible participants will be approached and recruited Informed consent will be obtained Induction of general anesthesia will be as per usual standardized method Ambu® Auragain™ will be inserted A paediatric flexible endoscope will be used to view the glottis and railroad an endotracheal tube into the trachea Placement is confirmed and number of attempts and time required for successful intubation is recorded Ambu® Auragain™ will be removed Number of attempts and time taken for removal of Ambu® Auragain™ will be recorded Any complications will be noted and recorded ;