Optimization of Laryngoscopy and Intubation: Effect of Head Elevation and Pharmacological Modulation on Glottic View and Hemodynamic Response – A Combined Analytical Study
Keywords:
Endotracheal intubation, POGO score, Dexmedetomidine, Lignocaine, Head elevation, Hemodynamic responseAbstract
Background: Optimal laryngoscopic view and attenuation of hemodynamic stress during endotracheal intubation (ETI) remain critical challenges in anaesthesia practice. Positioning (head elevation) and pharmacological agents such as dexmedetomidine and lignocaine play significant roles.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of head elevation on glottic visualization and intubation difficulty, and the efficacy of dexmedetomidine versus lignocaine in attenuating hemodynamic stress response.
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