Head Motion in Pediatric Patients Endotracheally Intubated With Video Laryngoscopy Versus Direct Laryngoscopy

Comparison of Head Motion in Pediatric Patients Endotracheally Intubated With Video Laryngoscopy (Storz C-Mac®) Versus Direct Laryngoscopy

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if intubation with video laryngoscopy (VL) will result in less head motion and therefore less cervical motion when compared with direct laryngoscopy (DL).

The aim of the study is to determine the amount of head motion (extension, flexion and rotation) when using Storz C-Mac® video laryngoscopes and direct laryngoscopes. Secondarily, the study will also measure the number of attempts to properly intubate and the time required for intubation with either technique.

Investigator initiated single site prospective and randomized controlled trial.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients being orally intubated in the Operating Room as per standard anesthesia procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous history of cervical spine injury or surgery
• craniofacial abnormalities
• airway congenital abnormalities
• airway prior to surgery