Preventing aspiration during emergency breathing tube placement
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a special bundle of care (including a quick stomach ultrasound before placing the breathing tube) to help prevent stomach contents from getting into the lungs during emergency intubation after trauma.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You are in the emergency department because of a trauma-related injury and need a breathing tube urgently or semi-urgently.
- You are not allergic to common emergency medicines like sedatives, muscle relaxants, or local anesthetics.
- You are not pregnant and have no history of severe obesity (BMI over 40).
- You have not had stomach, esophageal, or intestinal surgery, and do not have conditions like severe acid reflux or bowel blockages.
- You are not in cardiac or respiratory arrest, and do not have serious spine or neck injuries.
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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