Comparing ways to insert a breathing tube while awake
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares different methods for placing a breathing tube while you are awake. It is for people who are having planned surgery and might have a difficult airway—for example, if doctors expect challenges with a face mask, a breathing tube, or if you have a short time before you stop breathing.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for planned (not emergency) surgery
- Doctors think you may be hard to ventilate or intubate, or you've had a hard intubation before
- You are able to stay awake during the breathing tube placement
- You do not have allergies to numbing medications like lidocaine
- You are not pregnant
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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