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Administrative data

NCT number NCT04329416
Other study ID # E-18-3064
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date May 7, 2019
Est. completion date March 15, 2020

Study information

Verified date March 2020
Source Dammam University
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The authors developed a formula for predicting the accurate depth of DLT insertion into the appropriate bronchus based on height as follows [The predicted insertion depth of left DLT (cm) equals 0.249 × (BH)0.916] [R]. That pilot study showed comparable correlations between five formulae [Brodsky et al, Bahk and Oh R, Takita et al, Chow et al, Lin]. However, that formula developed has not been validated yet.

We hypothesized that previously published formula would predict the accurate depth of left-sided DLT insertion. We aimed to investigate the efficacy of this formula to estimate the optimum insertion depth of the DLT using a flexible bronchoscope and decrease the incidence of DLT displacement into the appropriate bronchus, the need for bronchoscopic adjustment, and complications including soreness of throat and mucosal injury.


Description:

Accurate placement of the double-lumen tube [DLT], the commonly used tool to provide one-lung ventilation during thoracic surgery, is a real challenge for the thoracic anesthesiologists. Optimal DLT depth, defined as the blue endobronchial cuff below the carina, would decrease the incidence of obstructing the trachea and the contralateral bronchus (Brodsky). Additionally, deep insertion of the bronchial cuff of the DLT would obstruct the upper lobe bronchus (Brodsky). The careful adjustment of the depth and optimal positioning of the DLT using a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope need a skilled anesthesiologist to reduce the time to DLT intubation. (Charles D. Boucek et al)

There are several methods have been described to predict the proper depth of DLT insertion. Chow et al. documented the validity of the developed formula based on the clavicular-to-carinal distance of trachea and height in 78% of patients studied. Brodsky et al. demonstrated that a height-and-gender-based formula could predict the depth of DLT insertion. Liu et al. reported an accurate depth of DLT insertion in 90% of patients studied measuring the distance between the vocal cord and carina according to the chest CT.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 65
Est. completion date March 15, 2020
Est. primary completion date March 1, 2020
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 18 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- Underwent thoracic surgery

- Using a left-sided double-lumen tube for one-lung ventilation

Exclusion Criteria:

- Anticipated or known difficult airway

- Refuse to sign the consent

- Withdraw the consent

Study Design


Intervention

Other:
Predicted depth of insertion
A left-sided double-lumen tube was introduced beyond the vocal cords when the train-of-four stimulation of the ulnar nerve revealed 1 or 2 twitches, the stylet was removed, the double-lumen tube was rotated 90° counterclockwise and then advanced blindly to the predicted depth of insertion.
Optimized depth of insertion
The optimal position of the double-lumen tube, defined as the inflated endobronchial cuff is placed in the left main bronchus just below the carina without herniation, which was confirmed using a flexible bronchoscope in both supine and lateral decubitus positions.
Adjustment of depth of insertion
If the endobronchial cuff was placed too deeply or too proximal, subsequently, the double-lumen tube was withdrawn or advanced, respectively, using the flexible bronchoscope until the optimum position of the double-lumen tube was achieved.

Locations

Country Name City State
Saudi Arabia King Saud University Riyadh

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Dammam University King Saud University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Saudi Arabia, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary The rate of optimum position of the double-lumen tube The rate of optimum position of a left-sided DLT without further adjustments, defined as the inflated endobronchial cuff is placed in the left main bronchus just below the carina without herniation for 15 minutes after double-lumen tube insertion
Secondary The calculated predicted depth of insertion The predicted insertion depth of the DLT was calculated using the formula [0.249 x (BH) 0.916] using an application an application on the smart phone immediately before induction of general anesthesia
Secondary The initial depth of insertion The "initial depth of insertion," was measured using the external centimeter markings on the DLT's lumen at the level of incisors for 15 minutes after double-lumen tube insertion
Secondary Position of the double-lumen tube with the flexible bronchoscope The position of the DLT with the flexible bronchoscope would be rated either (1) optimally placed, (2) too far out, or (3) too far in for 15 minutes after double-lumen tube insertion
Secondary The need for bronchoscopic adjustments If the endobronchial cuff was placed too deeply or too proximal, subsequently, the DLT was withdrawn or advanced, respectively, using the flexible bronchoscope until the optimum position of the DLT was achieved. The optimizing maneuvers were recorded for 15 minutes after double-lumen tube insertion
Secondary The final correct depth of insertion the "final correct depth of insertion", defined as the distance from the distal opening of the bronchial lumen to the corner of the mouth, was measured with a flexible bronchoscope passing through the bronchial lume for 15 minutes after double-lumen tube insertion
Secondary Time to final correct double-lumen tube positioning Time to final correct DLT positioning from time of laryngoscopy was recorded for 25 minutes after double-lumen tube insertion
Secondary Changes in heart rate Postintubation changes in heart rate was recorded for 25 minutes after double-lumen tube insertion
Secondary Changes in mean arterial blood pressure Postintubation changes in mean arterial blood pressure was recorded for 25 minutes after double-lumen tube insertion
Secondary Changes in peripheral oxygen saturation Postintubation changes in peripheral oxygen saturation was recorded for 25 minutes after double-lumen tube insertion
Secondary Degree of lung collapse degree of lung collapse was rated as excellent, good, poor, or very poor for 30 minutes after start of surgery
Secondary The incidence of soreness of throat Patients were asked about the occurrence and severity of postoperative sore throat for 24 hours after start of surgery
Secondary The incidence of mucosal injury The incidence of mucosal injury using the flexible bronchoscope was reported after intubation using the double-lumen tube for 40 minutes after double-lumen tube insertion
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