Breathing tube placement: side vs. back in children
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of placing a breathing tube (fiberoptic intubation) in children during surgery: lying on their side versus lying on their back. It aims to see which position is easier and safer for kids having non-head-and-neck surgeries.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 2 and 10 years old.
- Your child must be in good general health (ASA I or II).
- The surgery must be planned (not an emergency) and NOT on the head, neck, or face.
- Your child should not have any known problems with placing a breathing tube (difficult intubation).
- Your child must have normal oxygen levels (above 95%) without needing extra oxygen.
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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