Use of a Low-cost Video Laryngoscope on Manikin

NCT06176677 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AVNO2024-1
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Videolaryngoscopy has become essential in airway management, providing improved glottis visualization and reducing intubation attempts. Proficiency in using videolaryngoscopes, especially those with hyperangulated blades, is crucial for challenging intubation cases. However, successful intubation with hyperangulated blades requires continuous training due to their unique shape. Despite the benefits, the high cost of commercial videolaryngoscopes limits their use, prompting the exploration of a cost-effective alternative-a self-built laryngoscope using a USB borescope. The study aims to compare its training effectiveness with a commercial hyperangulated blade videolaryngoscope, emphasizing accessible training options. The evaluation involves testing both devices on a Laerdal® intubation mannequin, focusing on the time to glottis visualization and the time to complete intubation.

Conditions

Airway Management

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• compare the effectiveness of training between a commercial videolaryngoscope and a low cost videolaryngoscope

  Compare the training effectiveness between a commercial videolaryngoscope and a low-cost videolaryngoscope by measuring the time from the insertion of each laryngoscope through the mouth to the complete visualization of the glottis (T1) and the time taken for the entire intubation maneuver (T2) in the manikin, among 30 emergency and operating room operators .

  one hour

Interventions

Videolaryngoscope DEVICE

We set as endpoint the time from insertion of each laryngoscope through the mouth to complete visualization of the glottis (T1) and the time to complete intubation manoeuvre(T2)

Boroscope DEVICE

We set as endpoint the time from insertion of each laryngoscope through the mouth to complete visualization of the glottis (T1) and the time to complete intubation manoeuvre(T2)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 70 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

30 doctors and nurses in the emergency area and operating room

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Azienda USL Toscana Nord Ovest: lead

Study Sites (1)

Santa Maria Maddalena Hospital

Volterra, Pisa, 56048, Italy

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Tani A, Vagheggini G, Tudisco S, Del Colombo V, Mannelli E, Lehle J. Use of low-cost modified laryngoscope for training in videolaryngoscopy. A comparison between a Macintosh modified laryngoscope and Stortz C MAC 8403XDK: a manikin study. Minerva Anestesiol. 2022 Jan-Feb;88(1-2):85-86. doi: 10.23736/S0375-9393.21.15998-X. Epub 2021 Sep 16. No abstract available.

  PMID: 34527409 BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• Alessandro Tani, MD

  area Vasta Toscana Nordovest

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CROSSOVER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 11, 2023
• First Posted: December 20, 2023
• Study Start: February 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2024
• Study Completion: March 2, 2024
• Last Updated: March 5, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03

Locations

IT (1)