Using ultrasound to check breathing tube placement
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests whether an ultrasound scan on the neck can help doctors confirm that a breathing tube is in the right place (the windpipe) instead of the food pipe during surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 90 years old
- You are having planned or emergency surgery that requires a breathing tube through your mouth
- You do not have a neck tumor, goiter, or have had neck radiation
- You do not have fractures in your face or neck bones
- You are able to sign a consent form
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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