Supraglottic Airway Needed To Achieve Ventilation

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare the time needed to achieve ventilation with early insertion of supraglottic airway vs. standard of care with face mask ventilation.  This will involve patients with suspected difficult mask ventilation undergoing surgical procedure that requires administration of neuromuscular blockade agents intraoperatively. These surgical procedures include laparoscopic and robotic surgeries.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 18 years old.
  • BMI ≥ 35.
  • Patients willing to participate and provide an informed consent.
  • Patients scheduled to undergo an elective surgical procedure including laparoscopic or robotic that requires GETA.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Individuals < 18 years old.
  • Patients who require administration of succinylcholine for induction/intubation.
  • Patients with history of uncontrolled GERD.

Eligibility last updated 8/18/21. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Klaus Torp, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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