Publications by authors named "Jyothi Elizabeth John"
Comparison of grooved and conventional Macintosh laryngoscope blades for throat pack insertion: A randomized control trial.
J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to evaluate a new design of the Macintosh laryngoscope blade with a groove to support the endotracheal tube during throat pack insertion in otolaryngological surgeries.
- The trial involved 80 patients, comparing the effectiveness of the grooved blade (group G) to the conventional blade (group C) in terms of tube stability, ease of packing, and time taken.
- Results showed that the grooved blade kept the tube centered in 35 patients versus 10 in the conventional group, allowed for easier packing, and reduced the time needed for the throat pack insertion.