Comparing two tools for nasal breathing tube placement in ENT surgery
This study compares two ways of putting a breathing tube through the nose during ear, nose, or throat surgery. One uses a video laryngoscope (a camera device) and the other uses a flexible bronchoscope (a thin, bendable tube with a camera). The goal is to see which method works better on the first try.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years old or older.
- You are having ear, nose, or throat surgery that requires a breathing tube through your nose.
- You do not have a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn that comes up into your throat).
- You have not had surgery or radiation therapy on your throat or upper airway.
- You do not have severely loose teeth.
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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