The Effect of Different Videolaryngoscopes on Intubation Success in Obese Patients

The Effect of Different Videolaryngoscopes on Intubation Success in Obese Patients

Obese patients may have difficulty in airway management.Patients who have body mass index > 35 are challenging patients for anesthesiologist. Short neck, more adipose tissue may be reasons for airway difficulty. Videolaryngoscopes are devices that ease the management of difficult airway.This study is designed to evaluate the differences and the effects of different laryngoscopes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• body mass index> 35

Exclusion Criteria:

• emergency airway