Comparison Between C-Mac Videolaryngocope and Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway for Intubation in Obese Patients

C-Mac Videolaryngocope and Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway

Abstract

Background: In our study, we have done a comparison between C-mac videolaryngocope and Intubating laryngeal mask airway for intubation in obese patients. Subjects and Methods: 60 patients were chosen based on certain parameters and intubated with either C-mac Videolaryngoscope or Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway. During Intubation the following parameters were recorded - total time taken for intubation, number of attempts taken for intubation, changes in the hemodynamic parameters, any special manuveure if used and any errors incountered. A Prospective observational randomised comparative study was done, appropriate tests were applied and results were obtained. Results: Study shows that the C-MAC video laryngoscope is associated with high success rates and shorter intubation times compared to the Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway (ILMA) specifically, in obese patients. Conclusion: The study's findings indicate that “the C-MAC video laryngoscope is a better option for intubation in obese patients as compared to Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway.