Overview
This study aims to train an AI for video-directed endotracheal intubation (VITION) to recognise the anatomical structures of the upper airway during video-directed endotracheal intubations.
Description
Study design
The VITION study protocol describes the design of a prospective, observational study. Inclusion will commence in 2023 at the anesthesia and intensive care departments in the Capital Region of Denmark.
Participants
Patients across all ages are eligible for inclusion if they are undergoing video-directed oral or nasal endotracheal intubation.
Exclusion criteria
Patients are excluded if they adhere to one of the exclusion criteria:
- Upper airway malformations (e.g., laryngomalacia, vocal cord paralysis, and subglottic stenosis17,18).
- Failed attempt by video laryngoscopy due to malfunctioning equipment.
- Missing or corrupted video recording.
- Informed consent is not obtained from the participants or participants' parents / legal guardians.
Interventions and comparisons
This prospective, observational study will have no interventions or comparisons.
Primary objective
The primary objective is to characterize anatomical landmarks and performances of intubations in a large and diverse pool of clinicians and patients.
Eligibility
Patients are eligible if they adhere to all the following inclusion criteria:
● Undergoing video-directed oral or nasal endotracheal intubation.
Exclusion criteria
Patients are excluded if they adhere to one of the exclusion criteria:
- Upper airway malformations (e.g., laryngomalacia, vocal cord paralysis, and subglottic stenosis).
- Failed attempt by video laryngoscopy due to malfunctioning equipment.
- Missing or corrupted video recording.
- Informed consent is not obtained from the participants or participants' parents / legal guardians.