This prospective observational study aims to evaluate three scoring systems (VIDIAC (Video Laryngoscopic Intubation and Difficult Airway Classification), PeDiAC (Pediatric Difficult Airway Classification), and the Intubation Difficulty Scale (IDS)).
A total of 450 children undergoing general anesthesia with videolaryngoscopic intubation will be included in the study. Demographic data, intraoperative parameters, and glottic imaging, as well as detailed intubation-related variables such as total intubation time, number of attempts, complications, and subjective intubation ease scores will be recorded.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
5 Years
Max age
18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Eligible participants will be pediatric patients aged 5 to 18 years who are undergoing general anesthesia for any surgical procedure. All included patients must undergo tracheal intubation using a videolaryngoscope (C-MAC). Patients must have an ASA physical status classification of I to IV and written informed consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian prior to participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Pediatric patients between 5 and 18 years of age
* Undergoing general anesthesia for any type of surgical procedure
* ASA physical status classification I to IV
* Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing awake fiberoptic intubation
* History of tracheal resection or reconstruction surgery
* Refusal to participate or absence of informed consent
Primary outcome measure(s)
Comparison of VIDIAC, PeDiAC, and IDS Scores in the Evaluation of Difficult Intubation in Children — Immediately after tracheal intubation For each patient, VIDIAC, PeDiAC, and Intubation Difficulty Scale (IDS) scores will be calculated immediately after tracheal intubation via videolaryngoscopy. These scores will be statistically analyzed to determine the correlation between the number of intubation attempts, intubation time, complications, and subjective intubation ease ratings, in order to identify the scoring system that provides the most reliable assessment of difficult intubation in children.
A Prospective Observational Study Comparing VIDIAC, PeDiAC, and the Intubation Difficulty Scale (IDS) in Assessing Difficult Intubation in Pediatric Patients Aged 5-18 Years Undergoing Tracheal Intubation with Videolaryngoscopy — Immediately after tracheal intubation For each patient, VIDIAC, PeDiAC, and Intubation Difficulty Scale (IDS) scores will be calculated immediately after tracheal intubation via videolaryngoscopy. These scores will be statistically analyzed to determine the correlation between the number of intubation attempts, intubation time, complications, and subjective intubation ease ratings, in order to identify the scoring system that provides the most reliable assessment of difficult intubation in children.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department Of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Ankara
Turkiye
Recruiting
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