RecruitingNCT07245511

Comparison of VIDIAC, PeDiAC and Intubation Difficulty Scale in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Videolaryngoscopic Intubation

A Prospective Observational Study Comparing the VIDIAC, PeDiAC, and Intubation Difficulty Scale (IDS) in Pediatric Patients Aged 5-18 Years Undergoing Tracheal Intubation With Videolaryngoscopy

Sponsor

Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

Enrollment

450 participants

Start Date

Oct 16, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Videolaryngoscopy Intubation Difficulty Scale Vidiac Score

Summary

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate three scoring systems (VIDIAC (Video Laryngoscopic Intubation and Difficult Airway Classification), PeDiAC (Pediatric Difficult Airway Classification), and the Intubation Difficulty Scale (IDS)). A total of 450 children undergoing general anesthesia with videolaryngoscopic intubation will be included in the study. Demographic data, intraoperative parameters, and glottic imaging, as well as detailed intubation-related variables such as total intubation time, number of attempts, complications, and subjective intubation ease scores will be recorded.

Eligibility

Min Age: 5 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Eligible participants will be pediatric patients aged 5 to 18 years who are undergoing general anesthesia for any surgical procedure. All included patients must undergo tracheal intubation using a videolaryngoscope (C-MAC). Patients must have an ASA physical status classification of I to IV and written informed consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian prior to participation.
Pediatric patients between 5 and 18 years of age
Undergoing general anesthesia for any type of surgical procedure
ASA physical status classification I to IV
Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians