Prospective observational study for estimating the point of fixation of endotracheal tube using ultrasound and clinical parameters (5-point auscultation) in Indian populatio
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2023/08/055927
- Lead Sponsor
- Seth GSMC and KEM Hospital
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
1. Male and female in age group of 18 to 65years.
2. Planned for elective surgery under general anaesthesia requiring orotracheal intubation.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Patient not willing for study.
2. Abnormal airways or Neck anatomy (Burns or Post
burn contractures).
3. Restrictive neck movement.
4. History of neck tumor and Cervical surgery.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To estimate the optimal depth of insertion of Endotracheal tube using Ultrasound & Clinical parameters <br/ ><br>Timepoint: After induction and intubation
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To find the optimal depth of insertion of endotracheal tube in relation to height & neck length in an individual in Indian populationTimepoint: After completion of study;To find the percentage of subjects requiring change in depth of insertion with use of USGTimepoint: After completion of study