Comparison of sagittal versus transverse ultrasound techniques in identifying the cricothyroid membrane in subjects with neck pathology: A diagnostic accuracy study

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0 sites48 target enrollmentJanuary 31, 2017

Overview

Abstract results see attached file 33124 Abstract.pdf (added 17/08/2022) Poster results see attached file 33124 Poster.pdf (added 17/08/2022)

Registry

who.int

Start Date

January 31, 2017

End Date

December 31, 2017

Last Updated

3 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Sex

All

Sponsor

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

•Training subjects (n \= 1\):
•1\. Between the ages of 18\-80 years old either male or female
•2\. Able to give informed consent
•3\. Healthy volunteer
•Study subjects (n \= 2\):
•1\. Between the ages of 18\-80 years old either male or female
•2\. Able to give informed consent
•3\. Has neck pathology/ previous neck surgery or irradiation
•Research Participants (n \= 45\):
•1\. Anaesthetic trainees (ST3 and above), NCCG and consultants proficient in handling the ultrasound either for vascular access or regional anaesthesia.

•Training subjects (n1\):
•1\. Have neck pathology
•2\. Previous neck surgery or irradiation.
•3\. Medically unstable
•4\. Unable to tolerate lying flat or extending the neck for a prolonged period of time
•Study subjects (n2\):
•1\. Medically unstable
•2\. Unable to tolerate lying flat or extending the neck for a prolonged period of time
•Research Participants (n45\):
•Have used the ultrasound in identifying the cricothyroid membrane within the past 1 year.