Blind Intubation Through the Tulip Airway Versus Direct Laryngoscopy
Comparison of Blind Endotracheal Intubation Through the Tulip Oropharyngeal Airway and Direct Laryngoscopy by Novice Operators: A Randomized Crossover Manikin Study
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
60 participants
Jul 6, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This is a randomized crossover mannequin study comparing two airway management techniques in novice operators: blind endotracheal intubation via the Tulip oropharyngeal airway versus direct laryngoscopy. The study aims to evaluate and compare the success rate and performance characteristics of both methods under simulated conditions in order to assess their effectiveness in airway management training and practice.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Voluntary participation in the study
- Anesthesia technician students with no prior airway management experience
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Willingness to participate in simulation-based intubation procedures
Exclusion Criteria3
- Prior advanced airway management experience (e.g., regular intubation practice in clinical settings)
- Refusal to participate or withdraw consent
- Inability to complete simulation procedures for any reason
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Interventions
Endotracheal intubation via Tulip airway in a simulated mannequin setting.
Standard endotracheal intubation using direct laryngoscopy.
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NCT07681453