Numbing methods for awake breathing tube placement
This study compares two ways to numb your throat before doctors place a breathing tube while you're awake. The goal is to find which method keeps your heart rate and blood pressure more stable during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 65 years old
- Generally healthy or have mild-to-moderate medical conditions (ASA class I–III)
- Scheduled for elective surgery that requires awake fiberoptic intubation
- No known allergies to lidocaine or similar numbing medicines
- No bleeding disorders or blood clotting problems
- Able to give written consent and cooperate during the procedure
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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