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Comparison of a tube core and Magill forceps for nasotracheal intubation: a randomised controlled trial.

Rui Hu, Jing-Yi Niu, Li-Ning Wu, Hao Sun, Peng Sun, Jia-Ying Huang, Jun-Ma Yu

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Trial report in Trials, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Rui Hu *Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Hefei), Huaihe Road 390, Hefei, 230061, China.
Jing-Yi Niu *Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Hefei), Huaihe Road 390, Hefei, 230061, China.
Li-Ning WuDepartment of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Hefei), Huaihe Road 390, Hefei, 230061, China.
Hao SunDepartment of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Hefei), Huaihe Road 390, Hefei, 230061, China.
Peng SunDepartment of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Hefei), Huaihe Road 390, Hefei, 230061, China.
Jia-Ying HuangDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Hefei), Huaihe Road 390, Hefei, 230061, China.
Jun-Ma YuDepartment of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Hefei), Huaihe Road 390, Hefei, 230061, China. majuny163@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4053-5942
Anhui Medical University · CN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMagill forceps are frequently used to complete nasotracheal intubation (NTI). We aimed to identify a tube core that could conveniently facilitate the NTI process without using Magill forceps.

methodsSixty patients scheduled for oral and maxillofacial surgeries were enrolled in our study and divided into two groups (30 per group) with no differences with regard to demographic data. In the Magill forceps group (Group M), a wire-reinforced endotracheal catheter was inserted into the trachea using Magill forceps. However, in the tube core group (Group T), a tube core bent to the physiological curve of the nasal cavity and lubricated with aseptic paraffin oil was inserted into the endotracheal catheter and was then withdrawn after the endotracheal catheter was advanced through the glottis under direct vision.

resultsAll NTIs were completed successfully, and Magill forceps were not used on any patient in Group T. There was a significant difference in total NTI time between the two groups (Group M, 59.7 (5.1) s vs Group T, 52.4 (3.1) s). Mild epistaxis was observed in 6 patients in Group M and 5 patients in Group T (6/30 vs 5/30, respectively). No damage to oral tissue or teeth was observed in either group.

conclusionsWe conclude that using a tube core, consisting of a disposable sterilised stylet, is a convenient choice for NTI.

trial registrationPatient enrolment was conducted after registration in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ( www.Chictr.org.cn , ChiCTR190002 7387). This trial was prospectively registered on 11 November 2019.

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Intubation, IntratrachealLaryngoscopyCathetersHumansNasal CavitySurgical InstrumentsAnaesthesiaIntubationStylet

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