Predicting breathing tube placement in weight-loss surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two methods—a standard risk score (El Ganzouri index) and an ultrasound exam—to predict how easy it will be to place a breathing tube during weight-loss surgery. The goal is to find the best way to keep patients safe during anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your overall health is classified as ASA II or III (mild to severe systemic disease, but not life-threatening).
- You are scheduled for elective weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery) under general anesthesia.
- You have no known anatomical problems in your upper airway (like a narrow airway or growth).
- You have not had surgery on your windpipe (trachea) or thyroid gland.
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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