Ultrasound and body measurements to predict difficult breathing tubes
This study tests whether ultrasound scans and simple body measurements can help doctors predict when placing a breathing tube during surgery might be difficult. If successful, it could help doctors plan safer anesthesia care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for planned (not emergency) surgery with general anesthesia.
- You will need a breathing tube placed during surgery.
- You have no known problems in your airway (like tumors, trauma, or infection).
- You have not had previous head or neck surgery that changed your airway.
- You can open your mouth at least 3 cm and have no severe neck stiffness.
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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