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Insertion of a Transoesophageal Echocardiography Probe Using McGRATH
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This randomized, parallel-group clinical trial compares McGRATH video laryngoscope-assisted versus Macintosh laryngoscope-assisted transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) probe insertion in adult elective cardiac surgery patients. The primary aim is to compare incidence of pharyngeal mucosal injury during TEE probe insertion.
Official title: Insertion of a Transoesophageal Echocardiography Probe Using McGRATH Video Laryngoscope in Cardiac Surgery Patients: Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-01
Completion Date
2026-06-30
Last Updated
2026-01-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
McGRATH group
McGRATH video laryngoscope used to assist TEE probe insertion in an intubated patient under general anesthesia
Macintosh group
Macintosh laryngoscope used to assist TEE probe insertion in an intubated patient under general anesthesia
Locations (1)
Prince Sultan Cardiac Center
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia