Predicting difficult airway in children before surgery
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at ways to predict if putting a breathing tube in a child's windpipe during planned surgery will be difficult. It aims to help doctors prepare better and keep children safe.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 0 and 12 years old
- Your child is having a planned surgery that requires a breathing tube into the windpipe
- Your child is generally healthy, or has only mild to moderate medical conditions (ASA class I, II, or III)
- You or a legal guardian can agree to the study by signing a consent form
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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