Predicting Post Extubation Stridor After Maxillomandibular Fixation
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMansoura University
Endotracheal intubation can induce laryngotracheal injury which results in narrowing of the airway due to edema of the glottis. This can increase the risk of development of post-extubation stridor (PES)
Adult patients (>18 years)
American Society of Anesthesiologists status I and II
undergoing elective maxillomandibular fixation surgeries under general anesthesia with nasal endotracheal intubation
patients' refusal
pregnant females
patients with body mass index <18.5 or ≥ 35 kg/m2
risk of aspiration