VCISpain: protocol for a prospective multicenter observational study to validate a standardized classification tool...

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Airway Management
• Medical Device Technology

Background:

• Videolaryngoscopy enhances intubation success rates over direct laryngoscopy.
• Widespread adoption of videolaryngoscopy is limited by a lack of standardized documentation and communication tools.
• The Video Classification of Intubation (VCI) scale offers a potential solution for standardizing videolaryngoscopy assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the interobserver reproducibility of the VCI scale for videolaryngoscopy in Spain.
• To establish a standardized classification tool for documenting and communicating videolaryngoscopy findings.
• To promote transparency and methodological rigor in airway management research.

Main Methods:

• Prospective, observational, multicenter, open-label study design.
• Data collection on tracheal intubations across operating rooms, ICUs, and emergency departments.
• Independent assessment of the VCI scale by two anesthesiologists per case, including blade type, POGO, and ease of intubation.

Main Results:

• This section will report on the interobserver reproducibility of the VCI scale based on collected data.

Conclusions:

• The VCISpain project aims to validate the VCI scale for standardized videolaryngoscopy documentation.
• The study protocol promotes transparency and rigor in airway management research.
• Findings will contribute to refining the VCI scale and improving communication in clinical practice.