scholarly journals To Compare Mean Time Taken for Tracheal Intubation with Airtraq Versus Macintosh Laryngoscope in Elective Surgeries: A Randomised Clinical Trial

Author(s):  
Kenza Nadeem ◽  
Naila Zahoor ◽  
Rabia Tabassum ◽  
Ziauddin Kashmiri ◽  
Muneeba Arshad ◽  
...  

Objective: To compare mean time taken for tracheal intubation with Airtraq versus Macintosh laryngoscope in elective surgeries. Study Design: This is a Randomized control trial (RCT) study. Setting: Study carried out at Department of Anaesthesiology, Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Pain Management, Clinic, Dow University of Health Sciences and  Dr. Ruth Pfau  Hospital Karachi, from June 2016 to November 2016. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 patients divided 30 in each group randomly i.e. Macintosh laryngoscope Group A and Airtraq laryngoscope Group B who scheduled for elective surgery and fulfill the inclusion criteria. All patients were received intravenous glycopyrolate 0.2 mg, tramadol 2 mg/kg, and midazolam 0.03 mg/kg 10 minutes before induction of anesthesia. Induction was done with propofol 2-2.5 mg/kg, minimum 3 minutes were given to maximum effect of muscle relaxant. Time taken to intubate the trachea were noted in seconds and entered into the predesigned proforma. Results: The analysis included data on all the patients between 18 to 50 years of age who scheduled for elective surgery during the study period after applying the exclusion criteria. Mean ± SD of age in group A were 36.85±8.47 years and in group B were 37.49±9.32 years. In Gender distribution of group A 11 (36%) were male and 19 (64%) were female and in group B the distribution of male and female were 8 (27%) and 22 (73%) respectively. By comparing both the groups for time taken in tracheal intubation in seconds Mean ± SD of group A was 35±7.8 and in group B was 21±4.2 and P value found to be highly significant i.e. (0.0001).  Conclusion: It is to be concluded that Airtraq laryngoscope is more effective instrument than Macintosh Laryngoscope for use in routine airway management and duration of successful tracheal intubation was shorter in the Airtraq group.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Vikram Sonawane ◽  
Rajashri B. * Sonwane

INTRODUCTION: Though macintosh laryngoscope is a standard for intubation, new laryngoscopes are being introduced to reduce the disadvantages of macintosh. Trueview EVO2 laryngoscope has some advantages over macintosh laryngoscope. MATERIALAND METHODS: For this randomized, prospective study, 60 patients were allocated to either of the two groups and laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation done in Group A by macintosh laryngoscope and in Group B by truview EVO2 laryngoscope. The time taken for intubation, number of intubation attempts, POGO score., Cormack-lehane grading, rescue technique for intubation, haemodynamics and side effects were studied RESULTS: POGO score of 100% was seen in maximum number of patients in group B compared to group A. Cormack lehane grade I was seen in maximum number of patients in group B Number of attempts taken were more in group B and statistically signicant. Rescue technique like use of bougie, external pressure were used more in group A compared to group B. Mean time for laryngeal intubation was more in group B compared to group A. Haemodynamics were comparable between the groups. Minor complications seen and they were comparable. CONCLUSION: Truview EV02 laryngoscopy is associated with improved view of glottis , stable hemodynamic parameters, less complications but at the cost of longer intubation time and increase number of attempts compared to Macintosh laryngoscope .


2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-99
Author(s):  
Layth Saleh Owaid ◽  
Imad Wajeeh Al-Shahwani ◽  
Zuhair B. Kamal ◽  
Laith Naif Hindosh ◽  
Abbas Farman Abdulrahman ◽  
...  

Background: The main objective was to compare the outcome of single layer interrupted extra-mucosal sutures with that of double layer suturing in the closure of colostomies. Subjects and Methods: Sixty-seven patients with closure colostomy were assigned in a prospective randomized fashion into either single layer extra-mucosal anastomosis (Group A) or double layer anastomosis (Group B). Primary outcome measures included mean time taken for anastomosis, immediate postoperative complications, and mean duration of hospital stay. Secondary outcome measures assessed the postoperative return of bowel function, and the overall mean cost. Chi-square test and student t-test did the statistical analysis.. Results:  Thirty-two patients were allocated to group A and 35 patients to group B. The mean time taken for anastomosis was significantly shorter in group A (23.25 ± 1.20 min in group A vs. 36.71 ± 1.93 min in group B; P<0.001). A significant shorter duration of hospital stay was seen in group A (7.00 ± 1.778 days in group A vs. 9.74 ± 1.990 days in group B; P<0.001). The detection of bowel sound was substantially quicker in group A as compared to group B (4.56 ± 0.50 days in group A vs. 6.46±0.50 days in group B; P<0.001). There was no significant discrepancy between the two groups regarding anastomotic leak rates (P= 0.543). The mean cost of double layer intestinal anastomosis method was significantly higher than that of single layer anastomosis (P<0.001). Conclusions: The use of single layer extra-mucosal anastomosis of the intestine has the advantage of taking less time, less morbidity and cost-effective to perform with the same rate of anastomotic leak in the closure of colostomy.


1993 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 474-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
PA Shinners ◽  
MO Pease

OBJECTIVE: To compare hemodynamic measurements made before turning and at 5 and 30 minutes after turning, and to determine whether the stabilization period affects the difference between supine and side-lying pulmonary artery pressures. METHODS: This study was performed in the cardiothoracic surgical intensive care unit of a midwestern university hospital. The 31 postoperative open-heart surgical patients, 26 men and 5 women aged 41 to 76 years (64 +/- 9.3, mean +/- SD) with pulmonary artery catheters in place, were divided into two groups to compare supine to side-lying pressures and the time intervals between the position changes. The supine-first subjects (Group A) were placed in the supine position for baseline measurements and turned to either the right or left side-lying position for the 5- and 30-minute pulmonary artery pressure measurements. The side-first subjects (Group B) were placed in either the right or left side-lying position for baseline measurements and then in the supine position for the 5- and 30-minute pulmonary artery pressure measurements. RESULTS: Pulmonary artery pressures, heart rate and arterial pressure were not significantly different at 5 and 30 minutes. Supine pulmonary artery pressures in Group A were not significantly different from supine pressures in Group B. Side-lying pulmonary artery pressures in Group A were not significantly different from side-lying pressures in Group B. Side-lying vs supine pulmonary artery pressures were significantly different in both Group A and Group B. CONCLUSION: The current practice of turning and settling the patient, zeroing the transducer and proceeding to make the pulmonary artery pressure readings appears to be valid. The stabilization period after turning does not explain the differences found between side-lying and supine pulmonary artery pressures.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-30
Author(s):  
Nasir Uddin Ahmed ◽  
Masuda Islam Khan ◽  
Aynul Islam Khan ◽  
AKM Akhtaruzzaman

Background: Spinal anaesthesia induced hypotension, a common problem during caesarean section, is associated with maternal nausea and vomiting and the risk of neonatal acidosis. Low dose local anaesthetic combined with opioids spinal anaesthesia better preserves maternal haemodynamic stability, resulting in equally efficacious anaesthesia.Objectives: To investigate whether this synergistic action could be used to provide effective anaesthesia while preventing hypotension during caesarean operation.Materials and method: This prospective study included 60 pregnant mothers scheduled for caesarean operation who were then divided into two groups (thirty in each). Group-A received a spinal injection of 12.5 mg of standardized 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine and group-B received 8 mg of 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine with 20 ?gm fentanyl. Hypotension was defined as the systolic blood pressure drops below 90 mm of Hg or a decrease of systolic blood pressure 25% from pre anaesthesia level and hypotension was treated with a bolus of 5 to 10 mg of intravenous ephedrine. The quality of anaesthesia and postoperative analgesia were evaluated.Results: The mean time required to reach peak sensory level was earlier in group-B than group-A and was statistically significant (p<0.05). The decrease in systolic blood pressure in group-A was significantly more than group-B (p<0.05) and vasopressor requirement was also significantly more in group-A compared to group-B (p<0.05). Mean time of two segment regression of sensory analgesia and complete sensory recovery was significantly early in group-B (p<0.05). Duration of motor recovery in group-B was significantly earlier (p<0.05). The duration of effective analgesia was significantly more in group-B (p<0.05).Conclusion: Low dose Bupivacaine with fentanyl provided excellent intraoperative sensory and motor blockade, haemodynamic stability, and effective postoperative analgesia for caesarean delivery.Delta Med Col J. Jan 2016 4(1): 24-30


1995 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 438-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Davis ◽  
S. Krige ◽  
D. Moyes

A prospective double-blind study was conducted to compare the anti-emetic efficacy of ondansetron and droperidol in preventing postoperative emesis following strabismus surgery. A sample size of 213 patients was divided into three equal groups to receive ondansetron 150 μg/kg (Group A), ondansetron 75 μg/kg (Group B), or droperidol 75 fig/kg (Group C). All patients received a standardized anaesthetic technique. All episodes of emesis, recovery time, and time to tolerating oral fluids were recorded. The incidence of emesis during 24 hours was Groups A and B 19.7%, and Group C 28.2%. The lower incidence of emesis recorded by the ondansetron groups compared with the droperidol group was not statistically significant. Ondansetron at 75 μg/kg was as effective as 150 μg/kg in reducing emesis when compared with droperidol. Mean time to discharge from the recovery room was 75.3 minutes (Group A), 44.4 minutes (Group B), and 41.0 minutes (Group C). The mean time to tolerating oral fluids was 356.5 minutes (Group A), 402.8 minutes (Group B), and 378.1 minutes (Group C). There was no statistical difference in discharge times from recovery or time to tolerating oral fluids in any of the three groups.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011417S0002
Author(s):  
Jun-Beom Kim ◽  
Chi Ahn ◽  
Byeong-Seop Park

Category: Trauma Introduction/Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical and radiological results of internal fixation with headless cannulated screw and locking compression distal ulna hook plate for the fracture at the base of fifth metatarsal bone, Zone 1. Methods: From April 2012 to April 2015, thirty cases (29 patients) were evaluated retrospectively. The mean follow up periods was 13 months. There were divided two groups based on use of the screw (group A, n=15) or the plate (group B, n=15).We measured the displacement to diastasis of the fracture on the foot oblique radiographs taken pre- and post-operatively in each group, checked the time to bone union and the difference of the reduction distance in each group. Clinical results were evaluated using American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) midfoot score at 12 months postoperative. Results: In group A, the mean time to union was 54.2±9.3 days, the mean displacement to diastasis improved to 0.3±0.4 mm postoperatively (p<0.001), and the mean reduction distance was 2.9±1.0 mm. In group B, the mean time to union was 41.5±7.0 days, the mean displacement to diastasis improved to 0.06±0.2 mm postoperatively (p<0.001), and the mean reduction distance was 4.1±1.6 mm. AOFAS score was verified 97.7±3.4 in group A and 98.2±3.2 in group B. The time to union was significantly different between groups A and B (p=0.01).There were no complications. Conclusion: We suggest that the plate is more effective method for the shorter union time in surgical treatment of fifth metatarsal base fractures.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Erum Ozair ◽  
Qazi Ehsan Ali ◽  
Md Masood Husain Siddiqi ◽  
Syed Hussain Amir ◽  
Shagufta Naaz

Background: Laryngoscopy and intubation are associated with a sympathetically mediated circulatory response due to irritation of respiratory tract which is associated with increase in pulse rate and blood pressure that may be dangerous.Aims and Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine and compare the efficacy of dexmedetomidine and fentanyl in attenuating the hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation and to detect any complication or side effect as a result of these drugs.Materials and Methods: Following approval by ethical committee, 60 ASA grade I and II patients of either sex undergoing general anaesthesia for elective surgery were included in this study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups of 30 patients each. Dexmedetomidine in a dose of 1μg/kg was given to Group A patients and Fentanyl 2 μg/kg was given to Group B patients. Both the drugs were diluted with normal saline solution to make 10ml and were administered slow intravenous 10 min before induction.The hemodynamic parameters were recorded, demographic data was analyzed using unpaired t-test and hemodynamic variables were analyzed by using unpaired and paired t-test. Side effects were analyzed using chi square test.Result: The two groups were comparable in their demographic profiles. Dexmedetomidine proved itself to be an excellent drug when given intravenously as a premedicant in dose of 1μg/kg to attenuate hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation. It blunted the hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation to a greater magnitude than fentanylin a dose of 2μg/kg intravenously as a premedicant.Conclusion: We conclude that fentanyl 2μg/kg i.v. given ten minutes prior to airway instrumentation shows an inconsistent response to laryngoscopy and intubation. Between the two drugs under study, the use of dexmedetomidine 1μg/kg i.v. is satisfactory and produces a more favorable hemodynamic profile while fentanyl 2μg/kg is found to be non- dependable and less effective for the attenuation of the pressor response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation. However, further larger studies are required to strengthen these conclusions.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(1) 2018 65-72


Author(s):  
Hassan Mohammadipour Anvari ◽  
Maarouf Ansari Kazaj ◽  
Khosro Kolahdouzan ◽  
Nasser Ghobanian ◽  
Afsaneh Khobeydeh

Background: Sore throat is one of the major complications of tracheal intubation after general anesthesia. Pregabalin is an analgesic, the anti neuropathic pain and analgesic effects of which have been demonstrated in various studies. This study examined the effects of single dose pregabalin one hour before tracheal intubation, to prevent sore throat after extubation. Methods: In a double-blind, randomized clinical trial, 60 patients who had undergone general and urologic surgeries at Imam Reza hospital in Tabriz, Iran, since March to July 2015 that required tracheal intubation, were included in the study. The patients were randomly divided into two groups (group A, 30 patients and group B, 30 patients). In the group A, an hour before anesthesia, one pregabalin tablet (300mg) was given to the patients. For the patients of the group B, the placebo was given. After awareness of patients, the severity of sore throat was measured and recorded by VAS scale after 2, 6 and 24 hours of the surgery. Results: Severity and incidence of sore throat after tracheal intubation were not significantly different between two groups. Meanwhile, no side effects of pregabalin were observed in the group A. Conclusion: Administration of pregabalin as a single dose of 300 mg one hour prior to anesthesia and intubation decreased the incidence and severity of sore throat in the case group than the control group, although the amount of this reduction was not statistically significant between the two groups.


2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 2548-2552
Author(s):  
Zohra Jabeen ◽  
Ramlah Ghazanfor ◽  
Muhammad Usman Akram ◽  
Sara Malik ◽  
Maham Tariq ◽  
...  

Objectives: To compare early feeding versus late enteral feeding following gut anastomosis in term of hospital stay. Study Design: Prospective Randomized Control study. Setting: Surgical Unit 1, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. Period: April to October 2017. Material & Methods: All patients, excluding paediatric age group (n= 60) undergoing emergency or non-emergency gut resection with primary anastomosis were incorporated. Two strata were devised. Group A (n=30) received early enteral feeding starting at 12th post-operative hours in form of 100-150ml fluid thrice daily. Group B endured being Nil per oral for 72hrs. Both groups were correlated for timing of return of bowel sounds and timespan of hospital stay. P value < 0.05 was considered noteworthy. Results: Overall 60 patients with 30 in each group were incorporated. They were predominantly males (55%) and belonged to middle age group (Group A=31.73+10.78 years; Group B= 36.00+10.53 years). Mean time for return of bowel sounds in both the groups was 24.40+5.88 hours and 35.20+10.88 hours respectively, which was striking (p value <0.05). Mean length of hospital stay in both the groups was also noteworthy i.e. 5.23+0.72 days and 6.40+1.67 days respectively. Conclusion: In the wake of gut anastomosis, early oral feeding at 12hours is superior to delayed oral feeding after 72hours, in terms of mean time for return of bowel sounds and period of hospital stay.


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