Numbing blocks for awake breathing tube placement in neck surgery
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This trial compares two numbing techniques for placing a breathing tube while you're awake. It aims to find which method works better for people with limited neck movement who need neck surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have limited neck movement (cannot move your neck freely)
- Your overall health is good (classified as ASA I or II)
- You do not have asthma or heart disease
- You do not have a hoarse voice or sore throat
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 26 or less
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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