Ultrasound Airway Measurements and Breathing Risks in Young Children
This study uses a special ultrasound to measure the airway just below the voice box in young children having surgery. The goal is to see if these measurements can help predict breathing problems after surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 0 and 35 months (under 3 years old)
- Your child is having a planned (not emergency) surgery under general anesthesia
- The surgical team plans to use a laryngeal mask airway (a flexible breathing tube placed over the voice box) instead of a breathing tube through the mouth
- A parent or legal guardian must sign a consent form agreeing to the study
- Your child does not have any known airway problems or facial differences
- The ultrasound measurement of the airway must be possible during surgery
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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