Ultrasound and Paediatric Endotracheal Tube Size
Completed
- Conditions
- Uncuffed Endotracheal Intubation
- Registration Number
- NCT01535300
- Lead Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
- Brief Summary
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of ultrasound in paediatric patients to compare the correct size of an uncuffed endotracheal tube (ETT) with the minimal transverse tracheal diameter (MTTD) measured by ultrasound and with tube size predicted by different age-related formulas.
The investigators hypothesize that a prediction of pediatric ETT is possible with the ultrasonographic measurement of the MTTD.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
- written informed consent
- children <= 5 years of age
- elective surgery requiring endotracheal intubation
Exclusion Criteria
- missing informed consent
- allergy to ultrasound gel
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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What molecular mechanisms underlie tracheal diameter measurement accuracy in pediatric intubation?
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What adverse events are associated with ultrasound-guided versus traditional pediatric intubation methods?
What alternative imaging techniques or devices are used for pediatric ETT size prediction alongside ultrasound?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Heidelberg
🇩🇪Heidelberg, Germany
University of Heidelberg🇩🇪Heidelberg, Germany