Predicting throat swelling after jaw surgery removal of a breathing tube
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial studies how to predict who is most likely to develop a noisy, tight throat (stridor) after doctors remove the breathing tube following a jaw-stabilizing surgery. It may help clinicians spot higher-risk patients earlier so they can take preventive steps.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18 years or older
- You’re having planned (elective) maxillomandibular fixation jaw surgery under general anesthesia
- A breathing tube is placed through the nose (nasal endotracheal intubation) for the surgery
- You are not pregnant
- Your BMI is between 18.5 and 35
- You do not have major breathing, heart, nerve/muscle, or swallowing risk conditions
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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