Comparison of two different positions of an anaesthesiologist for ease of endotracheal intubation in adult patients: A randomised control trial
Authors' conclusion
The sitting posture of an anaesthesiologist at the time of laryngoscopy provides a better intubating condition when compared with the standing posture.
Study context
- Population
- American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) I/II adults aged 17 to 65 years, Mallampati I/II, scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Participants
- 110 adults
- Comparison
- Group I vs Group II
- Primary endpoint
- Ease of intubation (IDS score)
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
Group I
1
range 0–1
Group II
1
range 1–2
P = 0.02
Further findings
First-attempt intubation success rate
| Outcome | Group I | Group II |
|---|---|---|
| Cormack Lehane grade I/IIa/IIb/III | 19/23/13/0 | 13/21/18/3 |
Original publication
Comparison of two different positions of an anaesthesiologist for ease of endotracheal intubation in adult patients: A randomised control trial. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. Published 31 July 2024. doi:10.
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