Intubation in Supine Versus Lateral Position Using Different Tools of Laryngoscopy in Patients With Neck Masses

Endotracheal Intubation in Supine Versus Lateral Position Using Different Tools of Laryngoscopy in Patients With Neck Masses: A Comparative Study

This study is aimed to compare different tools of endotracheal intubation in supine versus lateral position in patients with neck masses.

Primary outcome: is time taken for intubation.

Secondary outcomes:

• The success rate of first intubation trial.
• Hypoxia, Spo2 < 90%.
• Airway trauma like; dental and lip injury.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with different neck masses undergoing thyroid and non-thyroid surgeries.
• Both genders.
• Patients > 18 years old.
• with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with spine deformities limiting lying supine or lateral.
• age under 18 years.
• with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status III or IV