High-flow nasal oxygen and breathing tube placement
This study tests whether using high-flow nasal oxygen (a gentle flow of oxygen through the nose) during anesthesia helps doctors see the throat more clearly when placing a breathing tube. It may make intubation easier and safer for patients having planned surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a planned procedure that requires a breathing tube (intubation) under general anesthesia.
- The doctor plans to use a video laryngoscope (a camera-guided tool) to place the tube.
- You are not having an emergency intubation.
- Your doctor does not expect a difficult airway (trouble placing the tube), and you have no medical reasons that prevent using high-flow nasal oxygen.
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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