Head Position on Pediatric Nasotracheal Intubation

Effect of Head Position on Nasotracheal Intubation With Video-laryngoscope in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of study is to evaluate whether the head position facilitates pediatric nasotracheal intubation when using a video-laryngoscope.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 2-8 years old
• Amerian Society of Anesthesiologists I or II
• Patients who need nasotracheal intubation for surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• A recent airway infection within 14 days
• Anatomical deformity in head and neck
• Modified Mallampati score IV
• Bleeding tendency in preoperative laboratory examination