Airway ultrasound and a breathing tube score in children
This study uses ultrasound to look at the airway and a special score (PeDiAC) in children getting breathing tubes for planned surgeries. The goal is to see if ultrasound can help doctors predict or manage the airway better.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 1 and 18 years old.
- Your child must be scheduled for a planned (elective) surgery (not an emergency).
- Your child will need a breathing tube placed during anesthesia.
- Your child's health status should be ASA I, II, or III (generally healthy or with mild to severe but stable conditions).
- Your child must not have known face/skull differences, airway birth defects, or limited neck movement.
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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