Ultrasound guidance for putting a breathing tube in children
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a quick bedside ultrasound exam can help place a breathing (endotracheal) tube correctly in children. If successful, it may make tube placement faster and reduce the chance of misplacement.
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Who can take part
- You must be under 18 years old
- You must need an endotracheal intubation (a breathing tube through the mouth or airway)
- The intubation must not be elective (not planned ahead of time)
- You should not have major neck problems that could interfere with ultrasound use
- You should not have major lung problems that could interfere with ultrasound use
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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