Head rotation for easier tube placement in adults with obesity
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
The trial tests whether turning the head to the left during a video-guided breathing tube placement helps doctors see the airway better in adults with obesity. If it works, it could make intubation safer and easier for people with higher BMI.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult between 18 and 65 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher
- You are scheduled for a planned surgery that requires general anesthesia (you will be asleep) and a breathing tube
- You do not have any neck instability that stops you from moving your head
- You are not pregnant and do not have a condition that would prevent placing the breathing tube through your mouth
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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