Tracheal Intubation in Morbidly Obese (BMI>35) and in Lean (BMI<30) Patients Using McGrath MAC X-Blade

A Comparison of Morbidly Obese and Lean

80 lean (BMI<35) and morbidly obese (BMI>35) patients undergoing elective surgery were enrolled in this prospective ransomİzed study were intubated using McGrath MAC X-Blade. The demographic and airway variables of patients and insertion and intubation times with these dievices, need for optimisation maneuvers, hemodynamic changes and minör postoperative complications were recorded.

80 lean (BMI<35) and morbidly obese (BMI>35) patients undergoing elective surgery were enrolled in this prospective ransomİzed study were intubated using McGrath MAC X-Blade. The demographic and airway variables of patients were recorded. Airway management variables Cormack-Lehan grades, insertion and intubation times, need for optimization maneuvers ( cricoid pressure, re-inserting, drawback) , hemodynamic changes in heart rate , blood pressure and minor postoperative complications such as sore throat, dysphasia, hoarseness were recorded.

Inclusion Criteria: > 18 age <65 age

• bmı 35

  • undergoing elective surgery requiring endotracheal intubation

Exclusion Criteria: -pregnant

• <18 and >65 years of age
• bmı<35
• upper respiratory tract infection past ten days