About this trial
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the first-attempt success rate of tracheal intubation through supraglottic airway devices using a conventional intubating supraglottic airway device versus a video-assisted supraglottic airway device without fiberoptic guidance in adult patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia. A total of 204 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The primary outcome is the first-attempt success rate of tracheal intubation through the supraglottic airway device. Secondary outcomes include intubation time, number of intubation attempts, overall intubation success, hemodynamic changes, airway-related complications, postoperative sore throat and hoarseness, and adverse events. The results of this study may help identify a safe and effective airway management strategy when fiberoptic bronchoscopy is unavailable.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adults aged 19 years or older.
Scheduled to undergo elective surgery under general anesthesia requiring tracheal intubation.
Disqualifiers
Refusal or inability to provide informed consent.
Emergency surgery.
History of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Previous surgery or radiotherapy involving the upper airway.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Video-assisted supraglottic airway device
- Conventional intubating supraglottic airway device