Neck ultrasound to predict difficult airway in obese patients
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial studies whether using an ultrasound of the front of the neck can help doctors predict if a breathing tube will be difficult to place in patients who are overweight or obese. The goal is to improve safety during general anesthesia for planned surgeries.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 25 (you are considered at least overweight)
- You are scheduled for an elective (non-emergency) surgery with general anesthesia
- You have no major neck problems like tumors or birth defects
- You have not had a previous difficult intubation (trouble placing a breathing tube)
- Your BMI is not over 60
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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