Comparing ultrasound and physical measurements for predicting difficult airways
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study compares two methods—ultrasound of the upper airway and standard physical measurements—to predict which patients may have a difficult airway during surgery. The goal is to find a more reliable way to prepare for safe anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 99 years old
- You are scheduled for elective (not emergency) surgery under general anesthesia
- Your physical status is ASA I, II, or III (generally healthy to moderate health risk)
- You can understand the study and give written permission to participate
- You will have a standard pre-surgery airway check
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have no known unusual airway anatomy or had major neck surgery before
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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