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Airway Scope vs GlideScope for Intubation in Obese Patients
Sponsor: University of New Mexico
Summary
This study compares the time required to complete intubation in obese patients (Body Mass Index 40 or greater) when using either the GlideScope or Airway Scope video laryngoscope device to help place the endotracheal tube.
Official title: Comparison of GlideScope and Airway Scope for Intubating Morbidly Obese Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2026-03
Completion Date
2027-03
Last Updated
2026-03-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Intubation with GlideScope
Intubation performed by anesthesiologist using the GlideScope video laryngoscope device
Intubation with Airway Scope
Intubation performed by anesthesiologist using the Airway Scope video laryngoscope device
Locations (1)
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States