Ultrasound to predict difficult intubation in acromegaly
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This study looks at whether ultrasound (a painless imaging test using sound waves) can help doctors predict difficult breathing tube placement in people with acromegaly who are having pituitary surgery. A successful prediction could help the medical team prepare better and keep you safe during anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with acromegaly and are scheduled for endoscopic pituitary surgery (surgery on the pituitary gland through the nose).
- You are willing to take part voluntarily.
- You are in ASA class 1, 2, or 3 (meaning you are generally healthy or have mild to severe but controlled medical conditions).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 40.
- You have not had previous neck surgery, radiation to the neck, or a tracheostomy (a breathing tube placed through the neck).
- You do not have limited neck movement or any masses in your mouth or airway that could make placing a breathing tube difficult.
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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