Photos to help predict difficult breathing tube placement
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial looks at pictures of the face and neck to help classify which people are harder to place a breathing tube. It may help anesthesiology teams prepare and choose safer steps if a tube is difficult to insert.
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Who can take part
- You need a breathing tube placed (called endotracheal intubation) during care
- You agree to have photos taken of your head and neck
- You have not had surgery involving the head or neck
- Nothing will block a clear view of your face from the front and side for the photos
- Your situation is considered either easy or difficult to intubate based on the study’s criteria
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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