Ultrasound to predict difficult airway in obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if ultrasound scans of the neck can help doctors predict when a breathing tube might be harder to place in people with obesity. It compares ultrasound with standard checks to improve safety during surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 30, which is considered obese.
- You are scheduled for elective surgery that requires general anesthesia with a breathing tube.
- You have no history of difficult intubation (trouble placing a breathing tube before).
- You have not had surgery or radiation on your head or neck.
- You are not pregnant and do not have a tracheostomy (a tube in your throat).
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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