Comparing head-up vs flat position for emergency breathing tube placement
This study compares two positions (head-up vs lying flat) for inserting a breathing tube in adults who need emergency intubation, to see which is safer and easier.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You need a breathing tube placed for emergency reasons
- You do not have a spine injury or major trauma that prevents being positioned with the head raised
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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