Face measurement to predict difficult breathing tube placement
This study tests whether measuring the face can help doctors predict if placing a breathing tube will be difficult. It may help make anesthesia safer for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled to receive general anesthesia
- You have not had a difficult breathing tube placement before
- You do not have any facial deformities
- You do not have a tracheostomy
- You are not a child or pregnant
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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