Ultrasound vs. other methods for double-lumen tube placement
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares three ways to check if a breathing tube is in the right spot during lung surgery: using ultrasound, listening with a stethoscope, or looking with a tiny camera. It aims to find which method works best and is safest.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are scheduled for elective (non-emergency) surgery on your lung
- Your surgery will require one-lung ventilation (only one lung breathing at a time)
- Your doctor plans to use a double-lumen endotracheal tube (a special breathing tube)
- You are in good general health (ASA I, II, or III)
- You provide written consent to join the study
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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