Study of breathing tube and epidural difficulty in childbirth
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study observes how often pregnant people have a difficult airway (trouble placing a breathing tube) or difficult neuraxial placement (like an epidural) during childbirth. It helps doctors improve safe delivery care.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and about to have a baby (either vaginally or by C-section).
- Your delivery is scheduled (not an urgent or emergency situation).
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