An interventional study of The two groups SU and R are defined by the device with which intubation is performed after a first laryngoscopy done with the other device. in Contamination of the Handles and Quality of the Laryngoscopy, sponsored by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France. Status unknown at 1 site in France. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2012-06-29.
Sponsored by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
Reduce the risk of nosocomial transmission of germs related to the reusability of the laryngoscope handle. The alternative is to replace it with a disposable device, provided that it is as effective as the reference strategy at a reasonable cost.
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In order to avoid an order effect, the patient acting as his own control, will randomly undergo a laryngoscopy with each laryngoscopes, the intubation being performed during the second laryngoscopy, here with the Laryngobloc ®.
Device: The two groups SU and R are defined by the device with which intubation is performed after a first laryngoscopy done with the other device.
In order to avoid an order effect, the patient acting as his own control, will randomly undergo a laryngoscopy with each laryngoscopes, the intubation being performed during the second laryngoscopy, here with the Disposable Metal Blade.
Device: The two groups SU and R are defined by the device with which intubation is performed after a first laryngoscopy done with the other device.
Group SU (Single Use or Laryngobloc ®): the first laryngoscopy is performed with the R and the second laryngoscopy and the intubation is performed with the Laryngobloc ®. Group R (Reusable handle+ disposable metal blade): the first laryngoscopy is performed with the Laryngobloc ® and the second laryngoscopy and the intubation is performed with the R.
The quality of laryngoscopy
The quality of laryngoscopy. The quality of the visibility of the glottis, is assessed by the Cormack and Lehane grade. A rank of 1 or 2 will be considered a success for the analysis of results.
Time frame: 1 year
Evaluation microbiological and evaluation of intubation
Evaluation microbiological (bacteria, fungi) and identification of bacteria with smears of the handle of laryngoscopes, the Laryngobloc ® and the reusable battery. Evaluation of intubation: IDS score, satisfaction of the anesthesiologist, intubation time, quality of light offered by the device.
Time frame: 1 year
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