Neck ultrasound to predict difficult breathing tube placement in babies
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study uses an ultrasound of the neck to see if doctors can predict which babies under 1 year old might have a harder time getting a breathing tube placed. The goal is to improve safety during anesthesia and procedures.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is a newborn (up to 30 days old) or an infant (31 days to 1 year old).
- Your baby's health status is classified as ASA I, II, III, or IV (not V).
- Your baby will have a breathing tube placed through the mouth with muscle relaxants, and the doctor will use a video laryngoscope.
- Your baby's airway can be either easy or difficult to intubate (both types can join).
- The procedure is planned (not an emergency), and your baby can lie flat on their back.
- You (the parent or guardian) give permission for your baby to participate.
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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