Comparison of Video Laryngeal Mask Airway and Endotracheal Tube Use for Airway Safety in Patients Undergoing Septoplasty
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
This randomized controlled trial compares a video laryngeal mask airway (VLMA) and an endotracheal tube (ETT) in adult patients undergoing elective septoplasty. The primary objective is to see which device more effectively prevents surgical blood contamination in the glottic and subglottic regions. The study also assesses perioperative hemodynamic stability, ventilation parameters, and postoperative recovery factors such as sore throat, hoarseness, and overall patient comfort. The findings aim to help determine the optimal airway device choice for nasal surgeries.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• ASA I-II classification patients
• Patients aged 18-65 years undergoing elective septoplasty
Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Samsun University, Samsun Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING
Samsun
Contact Information
Primary
Hatice Selcuk KUSDERCI, M.D.
drkusderci@hotmail.com
+905052159896
Backup
Ahmet Ozan Aydin, M.D.
ahmetozanaydin@gmail.com
+905438956146
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-05-30
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 64
Treatments
VLMA Group
Participants assigned to this group will receive airway management via a video laryngeal mask airway (VLMA) with an integrated camera system for direct visualization of the laryngeal inlet. The distal tracheal region will also be examined using a fiberoptic bronchoscope introduced through the VLMA lumen prior to device removal, to assess potential blood contamination. Perioperative parameters (e.g., ventilation metrics, hemodynamic data) and postoperative recovery outcomes will be recorded and analyzed.
ETT Group
Participants in this group will receive airway management using a standard endotracheal tube (ETT) inserted via direct laryngoscopy. At the end of surgery, the distal tracheal region will be examined through the endotracheal tube using a fiberoptic bronchoscope to assess the presence of blood contamination. Perioperative parameters (e.g., ventilation metrics, hemodynamic data) and postoperative recovery outcomes will be recorded and compared with those of the VLMA group.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Samsun University