Effect of cricoid pressure on tracheal intubation time during C-MAC video laryngoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Primary resultResult — go to the resultMean difference 4.42 secondsAuthors' conclusion
The application of cricoid pressure was associated with a prolongation of intubation time; however, the number of intubation attempts did not differ significantly.
Study context
- Population
- Adults scheduled for elective surgery under GA
- Participants
- 100 adults
- Comparison
- Cricoid pressure vs sham during C-MAC video laryngoscopy
- Cricoid pressuren = 50
- Shamn = 50reference
- Primary endpoint
- Intubation time
Methodological detailsdouble-blind, sham-controlled
- Double-blind
- Sham-controlled
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
Mean difference
4.42 seconds
P = 0.013
By group
Secondary outcomes
Number of intubation attempts, percentage of glottic opening scores, VAS for difficulty of laryngoscopy or ETT advancement
- Similar between groups, no statistically significant differences
Safety
Postoperative hoarseness
- Similar between groups, no statistically significant difference
Original publication
Effect of cricoid pressure on tracheal intubation time during C-MAC video laryngoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. Published 30 March 2026. doi:10.
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