Tracheal Intubation of Morbidly Obese Patients. GlideScope Versus Direct Laryngoscopy

Orotracheal Intubation of Morbidly Obese Patients. A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing the GlideScope Videolaryngoscope to the Macintosh Direct Laryngoscope.

The purpose of this study is to examine whether orotracheal intubation in morbidly obese patients is faster, gentler and safer using the GlideScope videolaryngoscope than with the Macintosh direct laryngoscope.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Approved for elective bariatric surgery at Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen.
• Body Mass Index at least 35 kg/m2
• Written informed consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

• Mental illness
• Abuse of alcohol or other substances
• Previous difficult tracheal intubation
• Considered non-eligible for safety-reasons by the anesthetist in charge