Anesthesia & Clinical Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-6148
ISSN: 2155-6148
Jindal P
Pain Management & ICU Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences,
Jolly Grant, Dehradun
India
Research Article
Can Paraglossal Approach be an Effective Alternative to the Conventional
Laryngoscopy in Routine Anesthesia Practice- A Comparative Study
Author(s): Jindal P, Khurana G, Gupta D and Chander UJindal P, Khurana G, Gupta D and Chander U
Background: Paraglossal technique was described as early as 1930 but is seldom taught now or practiced.
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of paraglossal technique over conventional approach and to evaluate the ease of insertion and glottic view obtained.
Type of the study: Randomized Controlled Trial
Material and methods: After taking informed consent 140 patients scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia were enrolled for the study. They were randomally divided into Group P: Intubation was performed using paraglossal approach with Miller blade and Group C: Intubation was done using conventional larynogoscopy technique with Mcintosh blade. Comparisons were made in improvement in Cormack Lehane grade, intubation difficulty score, time taken for intubation and complications i.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6148.1000406