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Can Neck Circumference Measurements Less Than 43cm or Greater Than 43cm Predict Difficulty of Tracheal Intubation?

Completed
Conditions
Neck Circumference, Difficulty of Tracheal Intubation
Registration Number
NCT01191658
Lead Sponsor
CAMC Health System
Brief Summary

The circumference of a person's neck is a useful predictor of difficulty of insertion of a breathing tube.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 1-4
  • Receiving general endotracheal anesthesia for surgery
Exclusion Criteria
  • Limited range of motion of the neck or jaw
  • Cervical spine injuries
  • Upper airway pathology
  • Previous facial trauma, or goiter
  • Patients receiving regional anesthesia or anesthesia other than general, endotracheal anesthesia

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Charleston Area Medical Center

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Charleston, West Virginia, United States

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