Using ultrasound to predict difficult breathing tube placement in children
This study tests if an ultrasound of the neck can help doctors predict when it might be harder to place a breathing tube in a child. It could make anesthesia safer for children having planned surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 6 years old
- Your child is scheduled for a planned (not emergency) surgery that requires a breathing tube through the mouth
- Your child is in good health overall (ASA class I or II)
- Your child has no known airway problems from birth, no swelling or scars on the neck or head, and no history of neck radiation or tracheotomy
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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