Cricoid Pressure During Tracheal Intubation Clinical Trial
Official title:
Cricoid Pressure Versus Paratracheal Pressure
Prospective randomized trial, including adult patients scheduled for orthopedic or abdominal surgery under general anesthesia and tracheal intubation. in this study the investigators will compare the classic cricoid pressure and the left paratracheal pressure regarding their impact on the intubation condition and the effectiveness.
Prospective randomized trial, including adult patients scheduled for orthopedic or abdominal
surgery under general anesthesia and tracheal intubation. in this study the investigators
will compare the classic cricoid pressure and the left paratracheal pressure regarding their
impact on the intubation condition and the effectiveness.
During the laryngoscopy, the modification of the Cormack and Lehane grade before and after
the application of the cricoid or paratracheal pressure will be noticed.
concerning the effectiveness of the procedure, a gastric tube will be introduced through the
oesophagus during the procedure, under direct vision.
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