A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate Blood Pressure Changes in Patients Undergoing Extraction under Local Anesthesia With Vasopressor Use

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 1108-1110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo José Uzeda ◽  
Brenda Moura ◽  
Rafael Seabra Louro ◽  
Licínio Esmeraldo da Silva ◽  
Mônica Diuana Calasans-Maia
2007 ◽  
Vol 107 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chrisen H. Maharaj ◽  
Elma Buckley ◽  
Brian H. Harte ◽  
John G. Laffey

Abstract Background: The Airtraq laryngoscope (Prodol Ltd., Vizcaya, Spain) is a novel single-use tracheal intubation device. The authors compared ease of intubation with the Airtraq and Macintosh laryngoscopes in patients with cervical spine immobilization in a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Methods: Forty consenting patients presenting for surgery requiring tracheal intubation were randomly assigned to undergo intubation using a Macintosh (n = 20) or Airtraq (n = 20) laryngoscope. All patients were intubated by one of four anesthesiologists experienced in the use of both laryngoscopes. Results: No significant differences in demographic or airway variables were observed between the groups. All but one patient, in the Macintosh group, were successfully intubated on the first attempt. The Airtraq reduced the duration of intubation attempts (mean ± SD: 13.2 ± 5.5 vs. 20.3 ± 12.2 s), the need for additional maneuvers, and the intubation difficulty scale score (0.1 ± 0.5 vs. 2.7 ± 2.5). Tracheal intubation with the Airtraq caused fewer alterations in blood pressure and heart rate. Conclusions: These findings demonstrate the utility of the Airtraq laryngoscope for tracheal intubation in patients with cervical spine immobilization.


2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (02) ◽  
pp. 72-72
Author(s):  
Bernhard Uehleke

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