Predicting difficult breathing tube placement in obese patients
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a new checklist to better predict which obese patients may have a harder time placing a breathing tube during surgery. It aims to help doctors prepare and keep patients safe under anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 65 years old.
- You are obese, with a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40.
- You are scheduled for elective surgery that requires general anesthesia.
- You do not have a history of neck surgery or cervical spine problems.
- You are not pregnant and do not need rapid sequence intubation.
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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