Cuff pressure measurement vs hand feel for breathing tube
This study compares two ways to check the air pressure in a breathing tube's cuff: using a special device (manometer) versus the doctor's hand feel. The goal is to see which method leads to fewer throat discomforts after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- Your weight and height give a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30
- You are having surgery with general anesthesia and a breathing tube placed on the first try
- You do not have a history of long-term lung disease like asthma or COPD
- You do not have a sore throat before surgery or had a respiratory infection in the last 2 weeks
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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