Ultrasound study of the upper airway
This study uses an ultrasound to look at the upper airway in adults having planned surgery with general anesthesia and a breathing tube. It may help doctors understand airway anatomy better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) surgery.
- Your surgery will use general anesthesia with a breathing tube placed in your windpipe.
- You have not had surgery on the front of your neck (such as thyroid surgery).
- You have not had radiation therapy to your neck area.
- You are not pregnant, and your surgery is not related to childbirth.
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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