Comparing two positions for emergency breathing tube placement
This study compares two ways of positioning patients when they need an emergency breathing tube, to see if one is safer or easier. It may help doctors place the tube more quickly and with fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You need a breathing tube placed in an emergency situation.
- You do not have a spine injury or serious multiple injuries that prevent you from being positioned in a semi-sitting position.
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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