Comparison of Mask Ventilation Techniques in Patients Requiring General Anesthesia

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Conditions studied: Apnea

In brief

This study compares the effectiveness of two kinds of two-handed facemask ventilation techniques (when breathing is supported with machines) at the time that general anesthesia is started. Study participants will start with one technique and then cross over to the other technique.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02580526

Run by

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

People needed

104

Starts

2015-09-01

Expected to finish

2015-11-17

Last updated by the study team

2017-07-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• >18 years of age
• Requiring general anesthesia in the main operating rooms at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• BMI greater than 30

You may not qualify if…

• Untreated ischemic heart diseases
• Respiratory disorders, including COPD and asthma,
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical class of 4 or greater,
• Undergoing emergency surgery,
• Requiring rapid sequence intubation for aspiration protection,
• Induction of anesthesia is not done with IV propofol,
• Requiring fiberoscopic intubation.

Where it is running

• Vanderbilt University — Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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