A novel cricoid pressure sensor device enhances the efficacy of oesophageal occlusion during Sellick's manoeuvre: A randomised controlled trial
Authors' conclusion
The use of the novel sensor device achieved a significantly high rate of oesophageal occlusion during application of cricoid pressure.
Study context
- Population
- ASA I/II adults scheduled for elective surgery under GA requiring tracheal intubation; neck comorbidities, aspiration risk, anticipated difficult airway and BMI ≥35 kg m −2 excluded64 completed
- Participants
- 65 adults
- Comparison
- Feedback vs Control
- Primary endpoint
- Rate of occlusion of oesophageal opening (12 CH orogastric tube could not be inserted into oesophageal entrance during videolaryngoscopy)
Methodological detailsprospective, single-centre, Tertiary University Hospital, May to December 2021
- Prospective
- Single-centre
- Tertiary University Hospital, May to December 2021
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
P = 0.001
Secondary outcomes
Force applied during cricoid pressure
P < 0.001
Median
| Outcome | Feedback | Control | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anteroposterior oesophageal diameter during cricoid pressure (ultrasound) | 0.49 (IQR 0.36–0.56) | 0.57 (IQR 0.48–0.65) | P = 0.006 |
- Force applied during cricoid pressure: significantly better and consistent at all time points in feedback group
Original publication
A novel cricoid pressure sensor device enhances the efficacy of oesophageal occlusion during Sellick's manoeuvre: A randomised controlled trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol. Published 7 November 2024. doi:10.
Composed by AI from the published abstract and checked against it. How Briefs are made →