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View af Larynx and Intubation With a Flexible Fibreoptic Scope With and Without Sellick´s Maneuver.
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Application of Sellick´s maneuver. for Intubation Intraesophageal and Respiratory Aspiration of Gastric Contents. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of Sellick´s Maneuver, a firm pressure on the throat, just below the Adams apple, to occlude the esophagus, in order to prevent aspiration of gastric contents, on intubation with a flexible fiberscope. The result of this study will be participate in the discussion of the importance of Sellick´s Maneuver.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The patient will be intubated with a flexible fiberscope, Olympus model, under the application of Sellick´s maneuver, with the recommended 30 Newtons pressure, and also, as control, be intubated with a sham Sellick´s maneuver, with 0 Newton. The order of the pressures is randomized, and it is blinded to the intubating physician by a cloth which of the maneuvers that is used. The pressure is measured be a pediatric cuff, which is pressed against the throat.