Finding the Right Breathing Tube Size for Children with Heart Surgery
This study compares two methods for choosing the correct size of breathing tube (endotracheal tube) for children undergoing heart surgery. Researchers will test whether measuring the airway with ultrasound helps pick a better-fitting tube than using age-based formulas alone.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 months and 8 years old
- Your child has single ventricle physiology (a heart condition where one side of the heart does most of the pumping)
- Your child is scheduled for Glenn surgery, Fontan surgery, or cardiac catheterization
- Your child does not have a tracheostomy tube (a surgical breathing tube in the neck)
- Your child does not have an active upper respiratory infection (like a cold or sore throat)
- Your child does not have airway abnormalities like Pierre Robin or Treacher Collins syndrome
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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