Structural Modification In Supraglottic Airway Device

Description

The proposed A/Z modification of a supraglottic airway (SGA) incorporates an opening in the SGA body that enables access to the endotracheal tube (ETT) through the body of the SGA without the need of using an exchange catheter, thus enabling an ETT to move in the body of the SGA and convert a supraglottic to endotracheal ventilation. In its original form an adaptor made from same material currently used in the endotracheal tubes can make ventilation through the proposed airway device possible in exactly the same manner of a conventional SGA currently used. This adapter also known as the R-piece can be replaced with an ETT. The modification also allows placement of SGA over an existing ETT to convert and endotracheal (ET) to supraglottic (SG) mode of ventilation without the need to use an exchange catheter.

Conditions

Airway Complication of Anesthesia, Ventilation Therapy; Complications, Hypoxia, Hypoventilation

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Study overview

The proposed A/Z modification of a supraglottic airway (SGA) incorporates an opening in the SGA body that enables access to the endotracheal tube (ETT) through the body of the SGA without the need of using an exchange catheter, thus enabling an ETT to move in the body of the SGA and convert a supraglottic to endotracheal ventilation. In its original form an adaptor made from same material currently used in the endotracheal tubes can make ventilation through the proposed airway device possible in exactly the same manner of a conventional SGA currently used. This adapter also known as the R-piece can be replaced with an ETT. The modification also allows placement of SGA over an existing ETT to convert and endotracheal (ET) to supraglottic (SG) mode of ventilation without the need to use an exchange catheter.

Structural Modification In Supraglottic Airway Device Enhances Exchange Between Supraglottic & Endotracheal Ventilation Modes

Structural Modification In Supraglottic Airway Device

Condition
Airway Complication of Anesthesia
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Cleveland

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Adult patients
  • 2. scheduled for a general anesthesia procedure with ETT \& muscle relaxation
  • 1. Patients who are not able to consent
  • 2. Non English Speaking
  • 3. History of difficult airway
  • 4. Physical exam of airway which suggests difficulty in airway management or need to use special equipment
  • 5. BMI \>35
  • 6. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • 7. Anesthetic plan other than general anesthesia
  • 8. Emergency procedures

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 100 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

The Cleveland Clinic,

Study Record Dates

2024-12-31